Peanut Butter Energy Balls are the perfect HEALTHY sweet treat for back to school, for a simple dessert, or for snacks on the go. These peanut butter banana no bake energy bites are so easy to make, and easy to grab on as you head out the door. Make these healthy peanut butter balls any time you need an energy boost, and keep them on hand for a daily pick-me-up.

Peanut Butter Energy Balls in a white bowl

Peanut Butter Energy Balls 

Peanut Butter Energy Balls are the perfect way to fuel your day. These no-bake energy bites are filled with good ingredients, taste amazing, and take very little effort to make!

Peanut Butter Banana No-Bake Energy Bites are the perfect back-to-school treat! These Peanut Butter Energy Balls are the perfect size, the perfect mix of healthy ingredients, and the perfect thing to trick your kids into eating something good for them.

This is the time of year when parents are getting their kids ready, teachers are decorating their classrooms, and I…well I’m brainstorming snack ideas. Don’t act surprised! Coming up with tasty and healthy treats to pack in school lunches is an important job, and I’m happy to do it.

These healthy peanut butter balls are SO tasty! They are perfect for all of us but especially perfect for those going back to school. Your kids will think they’re eating cookie dough bites, but you’ll know you’re actually fueling their day with much-needed energy.

These peanut butter energy balls are great for adults too! Whether you are a teacher, a parent, or just someone who needs a healthy snack in the middle of the day, these are for you. Bring one to work for an afternoon pick-me-up, or eat one before heading to the gym. You’ll be filled with energy from one little bite-sized treat.

Peanut Butter Energy Balls are the perfect solution for back to school. Pack these healthy peanut butter balls for your kids’ snacks, or for your own mid-day snack!

No Bake Energy Bites made with peanut butter, banana, oats, and chocolate chips

Healthy peanut butter balls with chocolate chips

Peanut Butter Banana No-Bake Energy Bites Recipe

I love that these no-bake energy bites are pop-able treats you can feel good about feeding your kids, or yourself! If your kids have a nut allergy, you can easily swap out the peanut butter for sunflower butter, or your favorite alternative.

What’s in these peanut butter energy bites:

  • Peanut Butter
  • Banana
  • Old Fashioned Oats
  • Coconut Flakes
  • Ground Flax Seed
  • Mini Chocolate Chips
  • Sweetener

Everything in these peanut butter energy balls combine to create a tasty, healthy treat that will fill you with energy to get you through the day and eliminate hunger!

How to Make Healthy Peanut Butter Balls

These healthy peanut butter balls are the perfect mid-day snack to get your energy up! And of course, these no-bake energy bites are easy to make too, so you can whip up a bunch for grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week.

How to make Banana Peanut Butter Energy Balls:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl
  2. Use a fork to mash everything together until it becomes the desired consistency
  3. Place the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes
  4. When ready to make the bites, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls

I love how easy these little healthy peanut butter balls are to make any time. You can make a bunch all at once and store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

No bake peanut butter energy bites

Peanut Butter energy balls in a bowl

Whether you’re preparing for back-to-school season, looking for a healthy mid-day treat to bring to work, or looking for a tasty workout snack, these no-bake peanut butter energy balls are perfect for you!

Watch the video or see the recipe card below for details on how to make healthy peanut butter balls. Enjoy!

If you like these peanut butter energy bites, try these other snacks too:

Recipe Card

Healthy Peanut Butter Energy Balls Recipe

4.55 from 74 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Author: Becky Hardin
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Healthy peanut butter energy balls are super easy to make. Peanut butter oat balls have just 7 ingredients and no baking is required!
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Equipment

Ingredients 

  • ½ cup peanut butter 135 grams
  • 1 banana chopped
  • cups old-fashioned oats 150 grams, plus more if needed
  • cup small flake coconut 75 grams
  • ¼ cup ground flaxseed 35 grams
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips 89 grams
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 13 grams (or sweetener of your choice)

Instructions 

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Using a fork, mask and stir until all ingredients are well combined. If you feel the consistency is a bit too sticky, add more oats as needed.
    ½ cup peanut butter, 1 banana, 1½ cups old-fashioned oats, ⅔ cup small flake coconut, ¼ cup ground flaxseed, ½ cup mini chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
    energy ball mixture in a glass bowl with a spoon.
  • Place the bowl in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. This will help in creating the bites later.
  • Remove the bowl from the refrigerator and roll "dough" into 1-inch sized balls.
    overhead view of healthy peanut butter energy balls on a plate.
  • Keep bites refrigerated.

Video

Becky's Tips

Storage: Store peanut butter banana energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Serving: 1ballCalories: 101kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 27mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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Michelle | A Latte Food
Michelle | A Latte Food
August 12, 2016 8:02 pm

Peanut butter and banana is a fav combo of mine! These look so good!

Allie | Baking a Moment
Allie | Baking a Moment
August 12, 2016 6:47 pm

These are such a perfect little snack! I love anything peanut butter banana so this is going on my must-make list!

Cathi
Cathi
August 12, 2016 4:02 pm

Just a note– in some school districts children are not permitted to bring peanut butter. But they can bring almond butter, cashew, etc. So first time school parents need to find that out before sending these little gems in their kids lunch boxes. They look and sound delicious!! Will definitely try them!

Brooke
Brooke
May 2, 2016 2:39 pm

Could I just use sugar instead of the sweetener.

Brooke
Brooke
May 1, 2016 8:05 am

What is monk fruit in the raw sweetener…..is it needed to hold the ball together.

Brandi
Brandi
March 25, 2016 2:02 pm

Just made these with my daughter and we had a problem with not being sticky enough. Followed the recipe exactly, what could be be added or changed? More peanut butter, less oats? Need help!

Molly
Molly
March 3, 2016 5:25 pm

Hi!! Where did you get that white bowl in the photographs? I love it!

Ingrid
Ingrid
January 2, 2016 4:29 pm

Loved this recipe. My kid is my husband and he’s just loving these! Can you freeze them? And thaw as you go? Thanks!5 stars

Alison
Alison
October 28, 2015 12:11 am

These look wonderful! I’m not a big fan of coconut do you know if I could leave it out or substitute it for something else?

Asri
Asri
October 20, 2015 7:11 pm

Wow, such a great recipe. Gonna try it soon for my little boy.