Description
These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Balls are a quick and nutritious no-bake snack packed with protein and natural sweetness. Made from wholesome ingredients like oats, natural peanut butter, honey, and optional protein and superfoods, they are perfect for a healthy energy boost anytime. Easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, these energy balls offer a balanced blend of carbohydrates, fats, and protein, making them ideal for on-the-go snacks or pre/post-workout fuel.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 scoop collagen peptides or vanilla protein powder (optional, 24g protein)
- 1/4 cup hemp hearts
- 1 tablespoon bee pollen (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/3 – 1/2 cup dried cherries, raisins, or chocolate chips (to desired amount)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Oats: Grind the old fashioned oats until they resemble a chunkier oat flour to help bind the ingredients more evenly.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground oats, natural peanut butter, honey, collagen peptides or protein powder (if using), hemp hearts, bee pollen (if using), vanilla extract, sea salt, and your choice of dried cherries, raisins, or chocolate chips. Stir thoroughly with a spoon until the mixture is well combined.
- Form Balls: Scoop out a heaping tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a compact ball using your hands. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
- Store: Place the energy balls in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months to maintain freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter for a different flavor.
- Adjust the amount of dried fruit or chocolate chips to your preferred sweetness level.
- For vegan option, ensure that honey is replaced with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Collagen peptides can be omitted if not desired, or replaced with any vanilla-flavored protein powder for an extra protein boost.
- Rolling the balls tightly helps them hold their shape better.
- These energy balls make a great pre-workout snack or healthy treat for kids.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
