No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites

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.

Add 2 cups rolled oats to a bowl.

Add 1/2 cup chopped cherries to the bowl.

Add 1/4 cup chopped pistachios to the bowl.

Add 1/4 cup chocolate chips to the bowl.

Add 1/4 cup flax seed to the bowl.

Mix all dry ingredients together in the bowl.

Add 1/2 cup honey (or agave for vegan) to the mixture and mix.

Add 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter to the mixture and mix until combined.

Refrigerate the mixture for about 1 hour to cool and firm up.

Spray hands with cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Roll the mixture into balls about 1 inch in size.

This mixture will yield about 24 energy balls.

Store energy balls in an airtight container in the fridge for about a week or in the freezer for about a month.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

Allergens