4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls (Energy Bites)

A stack of 4 ingredient peanut butter balls on a piece of white parchment.

4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls (Energy Bites)

Looking for an easy snack to satisfy your craving in between meals? These 4-ingredient Peanut Butter Balls aka energy bites with oats and dark chocolate chips are lightly sweet and packed with protein, fat and carbohydrates.

Prep Time 10

Chill 30

Total Time 40

Servings servings (2 balls)

Calories 214kcal

Ingredients

▢ 1 cup creamy peanut butter
▢ 2 cups rolled oats
▢ 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
▢ ¼ cup dark chocolate chips mini ones work best!
▢ ¼ teaspoon salt optional
▢ Sweetener such as dates or maple syrup optional

Instructions

Place the peanut butter and oats in a food processor and pulse until well blended. If mixture seems too dry or thick, add one tablespoon of water at a time until it loosens up.
Add the hemp seeds and dark chocolate chips and pulse a few times to incorporate.
Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out the mixture into balls. Place on a cookie sheet and roll with your hands to shape. Let the balls chill for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Notes

The type of peanut butter you use will affect the flavor. Brands that have added oils, salt, and sugar mix easier and taste better without needing additional ingredients added.

Love natural peanut butter? That’s great but you may find you need to add some sweetener, salt, and a touch of water to achieve the right consistency and flavor.

Store your peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. You can also freeze them for up to three months in a freezer-safe container.

Pulse in short bursts when mixing in the food processor. You want the oats to retain some of their texture.

Feel free to add your favorite mix-ins! The possibilities are endless!! You may need to add a touch of water if they become too crumbly when adding other ingredients.

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