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!

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. 😉

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.

Looking for More Healthy Snack Recipes?

Try these Nutrition to Fit healthy snack recipes:

• Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough Energy Balls
• Orange Chia Pudding with Collagen
• The NTF 5-a-Day Green Smoothie
• Oatmeal Banana Muffins
• Chocolate Banana Kefir Chia Pudding
• 3-Ingredient Spinach Artichoke Dip
• Rosemary Cumin Roasted Chickpeas

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