Food is like fuel for our bodies, and these No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls are like a power infusion. They pack a ton of energy into a small bite when you need those extra calories to keep you moving.
Most energy bars are loaded with sugar, which may give you a short-term boost but can leave you feeling drained after a few hours. These bites are for sustainable energy to keep you going for the long haul.
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The Ingredients
Quinoa
Peanut butter
Chia
Flax seeds
Maple syrup
Vanilla
Oats
The preparation step-by-step with photos
Step 1: In a large bowl add all the ingredients. With a wooden spoon mix well to combine everything. You will end up with a sticky dough that holds together.
Step 2:
- With your hand, form small balls about 1 inch in diameter.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls
Peanut Butter Energy Balls, filled with the good stuff to give a natural and healthy energy boost. And of course, gluten free! It's the perfect guilt-free snack!
Ingredients
- ¾ cup natural peanut butter
- ½ cup quinoa
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup oats
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoon ground flax seeds
- 3 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the quinoa and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- In a large bowl add all the ingredients. With a wooden spoon mix well to combine everything. You will end up with a sticky dough that holds together.
- With your hand, form small balls about 1 inch of diameter.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Substitutes
- ¾ natural peanut butter instead of almond butter
- ¼ cup of honey instead of maple syrup
- 3 tablespoon of hemp seeds instead of flax seeds
- To make easier to roll the balls, you can place the bowl with the mixture in fridge for 30 minutes.
- You can keep the energy ball in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 47mgPotassium: 136mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
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