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Healthy Peanut Butter Bites with Cranberries

Last updated on August 19, 2022Originally published January 15, 20202 CommentsSabine

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You'll get a boost of energy when you munch on these delicious healthy peanut butter bites. You only need 5 ingredients + 5 minutes for these peanut butter balls. By the way, if you love oatmeal snacks, you will love my granola too. 

several balls of peanut butter bites on white plate
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Photo instructions

Add the oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, flax seeds, and dried cranberries to a bowl and stir. 

mixing together peanut butter and oats in bowl

Using a cookie scoop, scoop out 20 balls. 

scooping ingredients out of a mixing bowl using an ice cream scoop

Using your hands, roll them into balls and enjoy!

holding a ball of peanut butter bites in the palm of a hand

Substitutions

  • You can substitute honey for maple syrup if you want. In many cases, honey and maple syrup are interchangeable in most recipes. The flavor of the protein energy balls will be slightly different, but they will still taste amazing. 
  • If you want to use quick oats instead of old-fashioned oats, that's completely fine. Old-fashioned oats have had less processing. However, quick oats will taste good and will work perfectly. 
  • You can substitute raisins for the cranberries. Cranberries have a slightly sweeter flavor, but raisins are a great choice too. That's what I love about this recipe because it's so versatile. 
half dozen peanut butter balls on bright background

Storage

You should always store them in a sealed container with a lid that's airtight. They can sit on the counter or in your pantry, no need for refrigeration unless you prefer them cold. They will last around 2 weeks. You'll know if they have started to go bad if they seem dried out, don't taste right, or have an odor. Toss them if there is ever a question. 

Freezing

Just wrap them tightly and place them in an airtight container. You can use a freezer bag, plastic, or glass, depending on your preference. When you're ready to eat them, just take them out to thaw then devour them. 

bitten peanut butter ball on a white plate

More easy no-bake recipes to try

  • Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie
  • Chocolate Cheesecake
  • Blueberry Cheesecake
  • Edible Brownie Batter
  • Vanilla Milkshake
  • Chocolate Milkshake

Recipe

several peanut butter balls on plate ready to eat

Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free Healthy Peanut Butter Bites

5 from 2 votes
Author Sabine Venier
Calories: 104.77kcal
Servings: 20 balls
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 0 minutes
0 minutes
Total 5 minutes
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You'll get a boost of energy when you munch on these delicious bites. You only need 5 ingredients + 5 minutes to make this recipe. 

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (75g)
  • 1 cup peanut butter (250g)
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup (30ml)
  • 1 tablespoon flax seeds
  • ½ cup dried cranberries (65g)

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine.
  • Scoop 20 evenly sized portions and roll into balls with your hands.
  • They will stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

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Nutrition

Calories: 104.77kcalCarbohydrates: 8.57gProtein: 3.73gFat: 6.95gSaturated Fat: 1.41gSodium: 59.81mgPotassium: 103.28mgFiber: 1.39gSugar: 4.4gCalcium: 10.58mgIron: 0.41mg
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword energy balls, healthy peanut butter cranberry bites, peanut butter bites, sugar-free peanut butter snacks
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Comments

  1. Carolyn

    April 06, 2017 at 11:55 pm

    Any idea about calories or carbs? Look good but I have to watch my carbs.

    Reply
    • Sabine

      April 07, 2017 at 7:11 pm

      Here is what I calculated for you:

      Calories per ball: 138
      Carbs per ball: 10,9g
      Weight per ball: 1 oz / 28g

      Servings: 16 balls

      Hope you'll enjoy it!
      Sabine

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