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
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!
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:
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl
- Use a fork to mash everything together until it becomes the desired consistency
- Place the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes
- 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.
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:
- Homemade Chex Mix recipe
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
- Cinnamon Sugar Apple Chips
- Mexican Spice Cheese Crackers
- Homemade Gardetto’s recipe
- Brownie Protein Balls
- Maple Syrup Granola
Healthy Peanut Butter Energy Balls Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter 135 grams
- 1 banana chopped
- 1½ cups old-fashioned oats 150 grams, plus more if needed
- ⅔ 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
- 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.
- Keep bites refrigerated.
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Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Do you have a suggestion of an alternative to the sweetener? Sugar water? Just sugar?
Thanks!
I know you asked this a while ago but in case anyone is wondering, I’d imagine any syrup would work. I use Agave or honey and it’s perfect, I’d be willing to bet maple syrup would work (though it would alter the taste), corn syrup, rice syrup, molasses (again , it would alter the flavor), etc. even very reduced sugar water would probably work.
The detailed guidance of the preparation of this dessert enables to make it very quick and easy. We need only to adhere to the instructions to get a tasty dish.
I just loved these energy bites. I used chia seed didn’t have flaxseed.
I also used agave for sweetener.
Getting ready to make copies for my friends.
Keep up the good work
I can totally see packing these in my kids’ lunchboxes.
I am DELIGHTED to have come across your site! I have bookmarked it in my folder titled “Fun Blogs”. *smile* And I am particularly grateful that you have included this recipe on your site. I have reactive hypoglycaemia and simply never know when my blood sugar is going to hit the floor seemingly out of the blue. I am always looking for recipes for something healthy to be able to grab really quickly. Low blood sugar too often triggers seizures so I will eat anything I need to, and too often it’s just an unhealthy sugar snack. These banana oatmeal bites are going to be FABULOUS for me to have on hand!
But could you suggest a different sweetener? I am also allergic to Stevia. However, since the bites are small I am sure using plain sugar will still keep this snack healthy enough. Thank you SO MUCH!
Hello,
I came across these because I needed to use up some bananas. I substituted powdered Stevia for the monk fruit. I added flax and chia seeds then one extra banana and more oats for it bundled up nice and held together. My biggest problem was NOT eating any before they were finished. It tasted really good.: -)
The next batch I’ll do a peanut buttet /nutrla blend.
These would be a great post-workout snack! It’s on my to-do list! :)
Such a perfect snack. The combination of peanut butter and banana is one of my favorites!
What a perfect snack! My family loves peanut butter and bananas!
Oh, these would be perfect to whip up for my son to take with him for cross country meets this season! :)