These peanut butter no bake energy balls require only one bowl, eight ingredients and about 10 minutes of prep time. You’ll love having them as a portable snack option!
I’ve been a fan of energy balls for years and they still top the list of meal prep recipes for me. I usually make some sort of energy ball every week and these peanut butter no bake balls are a household favorite.
The flavor of the balls is awesome, especially if you’re a peanut butter lover like me. The texture is great too! It’s like homemade granola formed into a ball. The balls hold together well so you can easily toss a few in your bag for school/work or as a travel snack during road trips.
I will say that as a nursing mama, I LOVE having these energy balls on hand for snacking. These don’t have brewer’s yeast like my lactation balls, but they still have oats and flaxseed… two foods that are great for boosting milk supply.
And for mamas with older kiddos, these balls are super kid-friendly! They will goggle them right up, trust me! Plus, they can totally help you with the process of making these too.
The best part about this recipe? All you need is one bowl and there’s no need for a food processor. And these balls have a decent amount of protein (3 grams) without having to add protein powder. I know a lot of people ask about making my protein balls without protein powder, especially if they’re making them for kiddos, and this is the recipe I direct them to!
The cool part about this recipe is that it only requires 8 simple ingredients, most of which you probably already have sitting in your pantry.
Most energy balls need a food processor to mix up… not these! The idea for these energy balls came to me because I wanted to share a simple recipe that you could make if you don’t have a food processor. It just requires one bowl and about 10 minutes of prep time.
To make these energy balls simply place all of the ingredients in a large bowl and stir well to combine. Place the dough in the fridge for about 30 minutes to chill. Once the dough has chilled, bring the dough out of the fridge and roll into balls. It’s that easy!
Added bonus, this recipe is super kid-friendly. Kids can help by mixing all the ingredients together in a big bowl and assist with the rolling as well. They’ll love snacking on the balls once they’re made too!
This recipe is really forgiving and works well with a lot of different substitutions. Here are some common subs I get asked about often:
You can store your energy balls in an airtight container. I like using glass storage containers or Stasher bags for storing energy balls. Store them in refrigerator or freezer. They’ll last up to 1-2 weeks in the fridge and up to 3 months in the freezer. That said, they never last more than a week at our house!
And be sure to check out all of the healthy snack recipes here on EBF.
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Could I sub the coconut with protein powder, or at least add it in?
Can you also turn them into bars?
Hi, Shelley. I haven’t tried it, but I don’t see why not. I suggest pressing them down with a sheet of parchment paper and cutting them to size. Let me know how they turn out.
Hey Ashley! If you’re looking for a protein ball recipe I suggest trying one of these protein ball recipes. 🙂
These were so good! My kids love them too and I’ve already made them several times. They will be in our snack rotation from now on! Thanks for the recipe!!
Yay!! Happy to hear these no bake energy balls were a hit, Katy. Thanks for the review. It means so much to me!
These are so good!!! Perfect pre workout snack with so much good flavor packed in them.
Yay!! Happy to hear these energy balls were a hit, Gretchen! Thanks for trying them out and coming back to leave a review. I really appreciate it!
No bake protein balls were so good. Can’t wait to make them again. I recommend, they are easy to make and a nice quick snack. All the ingredients are some you have in your pantry and only takes 10 minutes to make. The hard part is waiting for them to set in the fridge😂. Hundred percent recommend!
Yay!! So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Avery!! Thanks for making it and for the review. I so appreciate it!
These no bake energy balls are SO delicious. They’re like eating ooey gooey cookie dough, but healthier and a great snack to fix those sweet cravings!
Ah yay! So happy to hear you enjoyed these energy balls, Andrea! Thanks so much for the review and star rating. I really appreciate it!