Healthy peanut butter energy balls {4 ingredients}

Four peanut butter energy balls on a small white plate with orange slices with some dates in the background.

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Healthy peanut butter energy balls {4 ingredients}

Healthy peanut butter energy balls are just 4 wholesome ingredients and so easy to make! They’re great for a post-workout snack, afternoon snack or on-the-go energy boost!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Yield: 9 servings

Ingredients

1 cup Medjool dates, about 10 large dates, pitted and chopped
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon chia seeds
⅔ cup old-fashioned rolled oats

Instructions

Add chopped dates to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until broken down into smaller chunks.
Add remaining ingredients and process until well combined. Add a tablespoon of water, if needed, to help the mixture break down and come together. The mixture will be crumbly but should stick to itself when pressed between two fingers.
Use your hands to roll the mixture into 9 similar golf-ball sized balls. (You can wet your hands slightly if the mixture is sticking to you.)
Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to chill the balls and help them set up even more.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

I use a natural peanut butter with salt but no added sugar. If yours is unsalted, you may want to add a pinch of salt when making these energy balls.

You could substitute almond butter for the peanut butter if you want them to be peanut-free.

You could also add 2-3 tablespoons of mini chocolate chips if you wanted chocolate peanut butter energy balls.

Nutrition

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