Super Snack!! Peanut Butter Energy Bites | Cook With Amber

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers similar flavor with less sugar.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate provides antioxidants and less sugar.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

protein powder

🥗Healthier: plant-based protein powder

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Oat flour can provide texture while being budget-friendly.

Combine peanut butter, oats, honey, and vanilla extract in a bowl.

Mix until well combined and a dough forms.

Stir in chocolate chips, protein powder, and cocoa powder until evenly distributed.

Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.

Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture.

Roll each portion into a ball using your hands.

Place the energy balls on a lined baking sheet.

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens