Peanut Butter Energy Bites

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Big bowl of energy bites on cutting board

Prep

15 minutes

Yield

14

These delicious, nutritious Peanut Butter Energy Bites are easy to make using simple ingredients like banana and peanut butter.

These addictive Peanut Butter Energy Bites are seriously so good. They don’t involve any cooking or baking time. Prep these quickly at the beginning of the week and have a healthy snack for your busy week ahead.

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❤️ Why You’ll Love Peanut Butter Energy Bites

  • Quick: These are ready in only 15 minutes 
  • No-Bake: You don’t have to bake these. Just mix them up, roll them, and voila 
  • Versatile: There are so many great combinations you can make for energy bites so get creative 
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🍲 Ingredients

Hemp Seeds: Hemp seeds are so good for you. Throw them into smoothies, on top of salads or bowls, or into baking. These little brown seeds are rich in protein, fiber, and healthy fatty acids such as omega-3s and omega-6s. 

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Chia Seeds: Chia seeds contain quercetin, which is an antioxidant that can help reduce your chances of several different health conditions. These seeds are high in fiber, and just like hemp seeds, so versatile. 

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👩‍🍳 How to Make Peanut Butter Energy Bites

  1. In a food processor, add ALL of the ingredients except the dark chocolate chips. Pulse until combined.
  2. Transfer to a medium-sized bowl.
  3. Fold in the milk chocolate chips.
  4. Use a small scoop or use a spoon to scoop into “ping-pong” size balls, approximately 2 tbsp. worth. 
  5. Roll the energy bites out with your hands until smooth.
  6. Set all bites onto a plate with parchment paper.
  7. Add extra coconut flakes or dark chocolate chips on top. 
  8. Refrigerate for 30 – 45 minutes then transfer to an airtight container in the fridge.
  9. Enjoy at any time!

🪄 Tips and Tricks

  • Customize It: Add any spices, nuts, dried fruits, or chocolate that you wish. Customize your bites!
  • Meal Prep: I love prepping these energy bites for a quick, healthy snack on-the-go. Make a batch up Sunday and you’re set for the week


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👝 How to Store Leftovers

To store your bites, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 weeks OR in the freezer for up to 3 months (remember to allow them to thaw in the fridge before enjoying again).

🤔 Common Questions

How do I make this recipe vegan?

To make vegan, swap the honey for maple syrup or Medjool dates

How do I make these peanut free?

No! Use any other nut or seed butter of your choosing!

Big bowl of energy bites on cutting board

Peanut Butter Energy Bites

5 from 14 votes
These delicious, nutritious Peanut Butter Energy Bites are easy to make using simple ingredients like banana and peanut butter.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Vegetarian
Cuisine Vegetarian, Dairy-Free
Servings 14
Calories 148 kcal

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Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, add ALL of the ingredients except the dark chocolate chips. Pulse until combined.
  • Transfer to a medium-sized bowl.
  • Fold in the milk chocolate chips.
  • Use a small scoop or use a spoon to scoop into “ping-pong” size balls, approximately 2 tbsp. worth. 
  • Roll the energy bites out with your hands until smooth.
  • Set all bites onto a plate with parchment paper.
  • Add extra coconut flakes or dark chocolate chips on top. 
  • Refrigerate for 30 – 45 minutes then transfer to an airtight container in the fridge.

Enjoy at any time!

    Notes

    Use any other nut or seed butter of your choosing!
    Add any spices, nuts, dried fruits, or chocolate that you wish. Customize your bites!
    To make vegan, swap the honey for maple syrup or Medjool dates
    To store your bites, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 weeks OR in the freezer for up to 3 months (remember to allow them to thaw in the fridge before enjoying again).

    Nutrition

    Serving: 14 | Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4.1g | Fat: 9.6g | Saturated Fat: 3.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.3g | Sodium: 41.5mg | Fiber: 2.9g | Sugar: 7.1g
    Review This Recipe Let us know how it was!
    Georgia

    5 stars
    I love recipes like this, I feel like so many substitutes can be made, as the texture alone keeps everything together!

    Maria Koutsogiannis

    100% I agree!

    Penny

    5 stars
    These look fabulous! Definitely going to make these soon!

    Maria Koutsogiannis

    please let me know what you think when you do

    Kenisha

    5 stars
    Thanks again for a great recipe!

    Maria Koutsogiannis

    thank you kenisha!

    Rose

    5 stars
    Hi! I love the look of this recipe, just bought all the ingredients, going to be so good!

    Maria Koutsogiannis

    thank you so much, rose!

    Sally

    5 stars
    Finally made these tonight and OH MY. They are fabulous!!! I love the texture.

    Maria Koutsogiannis

    thank you!!!

    Nicolleta

    5 stars
    Hii!…. I am from Greece and have been following your website for some time now… totally love your recipes!

    Maria Koutsogiannis

    thank you so much for the support

    June

    5 stars
    This is a great snack on the go!

    Ioanna

    5 stars
    Getting ready to make these… Are these fairly small?

    Maria Koutsogiannis

    yes! and so good! I would say about 2 bites!

    Tina

    5 stars
    These were delicious!! Keep the healthy recipes coming !!

    Maria Koutsogiannis

    thank you so much, tina!

    Debora

    5 stars
    If I wanted to add dates, would I use dried dates or fresh?

    Maria Koutsogiannis

    I would use dried! 1/4 cup!

    5 from 14 votes (1 rating without comment)

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