No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls (Protein & Energy Bites)
Easy no-bake protein energy balls made with simple ingredients. A quick, protein-packed, easy healthy snack recipe for busy days.
Equipment
- 1 medium mixing bowl
- 1 small plate
- 1 1-inch cookie scoop
- Parchment paper
- airtight container
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup cranberries
- ½ cup pepitas, plus ⅓ cup additional for coating
- ½ cup pistachios, chopped
- ½ cup granola, plus ⅓ cup additional for coating
- ½ cup mini dark chocolate chips, plus ⅓ cup additional for coating
- ⅓ cup honey
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter and honey, and stir until fully combined and creamy. If your peanut butter is cold or stiff, let it sit at room temp for a bit so it mixes smoothly with the honey.
- Stir in the cranberries, pepitas, pistachios, granola, and chocolate chips until everything is evenly mixed. Tip: If the mixture is too thick or not sweet enough, add a little more honey. If it’s too loose, add extra peanut butter or granola.
- In a small bowl, combine the reserved pepitas, granola, and chocolate chips for the coating, and set aside.
- Use a 1-inch cookie scoop or your hands to form the peanut butter and honey mixture into balls.
- Roll each ball in the coating until evenly covered. Arrange the peanut butter balls in a single layer in a parchment lined food storage container.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until firm, before serving.
Notes
Store – Store the peanut butter balls in a single layer in an airtight container. You’ll need to refrigerate them to keep fresh—they’ll last up to 1 week.
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