Name: Peanut Butter Energy Balls
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 cups rolled oats (see Tip); 1 cup natural peanut butter or other nut butter; 0.5 cup honey; 0.25 cup mini chocolate chips; 0.25 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

Peanut Butter Energy Balls

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These healthy peanut butter and chocolate energy balls deliver a mixture of simple and complex carbohydrates to help fuel you up whenever you need a little boost.

Lisa Valente, M.S., RD

Updated on April 22, 2024

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

35 balls

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes-Appropriate Low-Sodium Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Nutrition Notes

Are Oats Healthy?

Oats are an excellent source of whole grains and deliver several important nutrients, including complex carbohydrates, plant protein, fiber and some iron. The nutrients in oats are associated with lower cholesterol levels, balanced blood sugar and a healthy gut.

Is Peanut Butter Good for You?

Since peanut butter is primarily just ground-up peanuts, and peanuts offer a wealth of nutrition and health benefits, these benefits extend to peanut butter. Peanuts provide healthy fats, plant protein, fiber, antioxidants, folate and magnesium, as well as smaller amounts of other nutrients. Regularly eating peanuts has been linked with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Tips from the Test Kitchen

Can I Swap in a Different Nut Butter?

Of course! Make sure you use a nut butter labeled "natural" and confirm that the ingredients are just nuts and salt (or no salt). Feel free to experiment with different mix-ins—for example, dried fruit or chopped nuts—in place of the chocolate chips and coconut.

Are These Peanut Butter Energy Balls No-Bake?

Yes, these five-ingredient peanut butter energy balls are no-bake and easy to make with ingredients you probably have on hand, like oats and peanut butter. Simply combine all the ingredients in a bowl, stir well and roll the mixture into balls.

Peanut butter energy balls spread out on a blue tray — Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Make These Ahead?

Absolutely. Simply store them in an airtight container for up to five days in the refrigerator or up to three months in the freezer.

Additional reporting by Carrie Myers, M.S. and Jan Valdez

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats
1 cup natural peanut butter or other nut butter
½ cup honey
¼ cup mini chocolate chips
¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut

Directions

Combine oats, peanut butter (or other nut butter), honey, chocolate chips and coconut in a medium bowl; stir well. Using a 1-tablespoon measure, roll the mixture into balls.

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

Originally appeared: Eatingwell.com, August 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

174	Calories
9g	Fat
18g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 17
Serving Size 2 balls
Calories 174
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 18g	7%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 10g
Added Sugars 9g	18%
Protein 4g	9%
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Folate 5mcg	1%
Sodium 48mg	2%
Calcium 6mg	0%
Iron 1mg	3%
Magnesium 13mg	3%
Potassium 53mg	1%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.