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    No Bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls

    Published: Feb 17, 2019 · Updated: Dec 3, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links. · Leave a Comment

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    These no bake peanut butter energy balls are an easy snack recipe with just four ingredients. They're bean-based, full of protein, and have no added sugar!

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    No Bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls

    As you can imagine being post c-section with a two-year-old and a newborn, we have been ALL about the easy, simple, nourishing snacks in my house. Fortunately these no bake peanut butter balls were super easy to prep ahead and make even my two-year-old happy! Seriously, she is obsessed with these!

    Peanut Butter Protein Balls Health Benefits

    One of the reasons I love these little peanut butter protein balls with dates is how balanced they are. Check out the ingredients and how they help provide a balanced snack:

    • Garbanzo Beans: fiber-rich carbohydrates and plant-based protein
    • Dates: natural fruit-based sweetener that provide additional carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals
    • Peanut Butter: healthy fats and a little plant-based protein
    • Collagen Peptides: more protein for more balance (note: you can substitute a different type of protein powder, but you may need to play with the exact amount, as some may be dryer/ require a little more added moisture to the recipe)

    Oh, and nutrient density aside? I also LOVE the simplicity and how delicious these no bake peanut butter energy balls are. Seriously - they taste like a peanut buttery dessert truffle! Which if you have a discerning eye, you may notice that only a chocolate coating separates these peanut butter energy balls from my healthy buckeyes. 😉

    No bake peanut butter energy balls with a bite taken out of one.

    How to Make Peanut Butter Energy Balls

    Keep it simple! Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse and process away for a few minutes until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.

    I like to refrigerate the mixture before rolling, just to help keep the dough a little more manageable.

    Then to also help keep things simple, I use a small cookie dough scoop to portion the dough into balls. You can totally leave the balls as they are at that point, but if you're looking for a smoother, more photogenic appearance, I'd recommend giving them a quick roll between the palms of your hands to smooth them.

    How to Store No Bake Energy Balls

    I like to keep mine stored in the refrigerator, or even freezer. As long as they're stored in an airtight container, they should keep in the fridge up to 5-7 days. They can also be frozen in an airtight container up to one month. If freezing, I'd recommend freezing in the open air on a cookie sheet and then transferring to a freezer-safe storage container. This way they won't freeze together as they're touching each other in a bag or jar.

    A bite taken out of a no bake peanut butter energy ball

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    No Bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls

    These no bake peanut butter energy balls are an easy snack recipe with just four ingredients. They're bean-based, full of protein, and have no added sugar!
    free from: wheat/ gluten, dairy, soy, egg, shellfish, fish, tree nuts
    Prep Time30 mins
    Chill Time1 hr
    Total Time1 hr 30 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 20
    Calories: 79kcal
    Author: Lindsey Janeiro, RDN, CLT

    Ingredients

    • 14.5 oz can garbanzo beans rinsed and drained
    • ½ cup peanut butter
    • 5 medjool dates pitted
    • 6 tablespoon collagen peptides optional
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Combine garbanzo beans, peanut butter, dates, and collagen peptides in food processor. Process for 5-10 minutes (depending on the size and strength of your blender), occasionally stopping to scrape down sides. Stop when everything is one smooth mixture.
    • Refrigerate peanut butter filling for 30 minutes to make for easier ball rolling.
    • Roll into 20 balls (approximately 2 tablespoons each). I like to use a small cookie scoop (about two tablespoons) to portion the dough, then roll it between my palms to smooth it out.
    • I recommend storing in the refrigerator.  Enjoy!

    Notes

    You can substitute a different protein powder if desired, or leave out entirely. If you're substituting a different powder, the consistency of the energy balls may change.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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