Healthy Recipes Cooking Methods Quick & Easy Quick & Easy Snacks Peanut Butter Energy Balls 4.6 (29) 22 Reviews 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. By Lisa Valente, M.S., RD Lisa Valente, M.S., RD Lisa Valente is a registered dietitian and former senior digital nutrition editor for EatingWell. She studied at the University of Vermont, where she completed her undergraduate studies in nutrition, food science and dietetics, and attended the dietetic internship program at Massachusetts General Hospital to become a registered dietitian. 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EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 17 Yield: 35 balls Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Appropriate Low-Sodium Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. 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 Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco 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 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 174 Calories 9g Fat 18g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved