Healthy Recipes Healthy Cooking Methods & Styles Quick & Easy Healthy Recipes Healthy, Quick & Easy Snack Recipes Peanut Butter Energy Balls 4.0 (23) 20 Reviews These healthy peanut butter and chocolate energy balls deliver a mixture of simple and complex carbohydrates to help fuel you up whenever you need a little boost. By Lisa Valente, M.S., RD Lisa Valente, M.S., RD Instagram Lisa Valente is a registered dietitian and nutrition editor. She studied at the University of Vermont, where she completed her undergraduate studies in nutrition, food science and dietetics, and attended the dietetic internship program at Massachusetts General Hospital to become a registered dietitian. She went on to earn a master's degree in nutrition communication from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. She was a nutrition editor at EatingWell for eight years. Prior to EatingWell, Lisa worked as a research dietitian at Griffin Hospital in Connecticut and also taught cooking and nutrition classes. She was a featured speaker at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) in 2017. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 19, 2022 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 17 Yield: 35 balls Nutrition Profile: Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy Low Sodium Low-Calorie Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Are These Peanut Butter Energy Balls No-Bake? Yes, these 5-ingredient peanut butter energy balls are no-bake and easy to make with ingredients you probably have on hand, like oats and peanut butter. Simply combine all the ingredients in a bowl, stir well and roll the mixture into balls. Can I Swap in a Different Nut Butter? Of course! Make sure you use a nut butter labeled "natural" and confirm that the ingredients are just nuts and salt (or no salt). Feel free to experiment with different mix-ins—for example, dried fruit or chopped nuts—in place of the chocolate chips and coconut. Additional reporting by Jan Valdez Ingredients 2 cups rolled oats (see Tip) 1 cup natural peanut butter or other nut butter ½ cup honey ¼ cup mini chocolate chips ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut Directions Combine oats, peanut butter (or other nut butter), honey, chocolate chips and coconut in a medium bowl; stir well. Using a 1-tablespoon measure, roll the mixture into balls. Tip People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should use oats that are labeled "gluten-free," as oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat and barley. To make ahead Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 174 Calories 9g Fat 18g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 17 Serving Size 2 balls Calories 174 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 18g 7% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 10g Added Sugars 9g 18% Protein 4g 9% Total Fat 9g 12% Saturated Fat 2g 12% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Folate 5mcg 1% Sodium 48mg 2% Calcium 6mg 0% Iron 1mg 3% Magnesium 13mg 3% Potassium 53mg 1% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved