Healthy Peanut Butter Bites

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 energy balls. 

In this blog post, I’m going to show you how to make healthy energy balls, as well as answer questions like “What Else Can I Put In The No-Bake Energy Balls?”

If you love oatmeal snacks, you should taste my super nutty granola too. 

Why This Peanut Butter Bites Recipe Works:

• You only need 5 ingredients. 
• They are completely customizable.
• You can quickly grab them as a quick snack on the go. 
• They are healthy to eat. 
• All you need is 1-bowl and 5 minutes to whip them up. 
• They’re naturally sweetened. 

How To Make Peanut Butter Bites

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

SECOND STEP: Using a cookie scoop, scoop out 20 balls. 

THIRD STEP: Using your hands, roll them into balls and enjoy!

Tips

• Always use fresh ingredients, so the peanut butter energy balls taste the best. 
• Properly measure ingredients, or they may become too moist to stick together or too dried out. 

Substitutions

Can I Use Honey Instead Of Maple Syrup?

Yes, 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. 

Can I Use Quick Oats Instead Of Old-Fashioned?

Yes, if you want to use quick oats instead of old-fashioned oats, that’s completely fine. Old-fashioned oats are heartier and have had less processing. However, quick oats will taste good and will work perfectly. 

Is It Possible To Use Raisins Instead Of Cranberries?

Yes, absolutely, 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. 

Frequently Asked Questions And Answers

What Else Can I Put In The No-Bake Energy Balls?

The options are endless when it comes to what you can add to these healthy energy balls. I wanted to give you some ideas to get you started. I don’t recommend adding more than 1/4 cup of any of these ingredients at a time, or you will need to increase some of the other ingredients too. 

• Coconut – If you love coconut, add some to the mix, and you’ll be in for a pleasant surprise when you bite into these oatmeal balls. 
• Nuts – Add any of your favorite nuts like peanuts, walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, or almonds. They give these peanut butter bites a nice crunch. 
• Chocolate – You could add some chocolate chips or put in some chopped chocolate pieces. White, milk, semi-dark, or dark all go lovely with this energy bites recipe. Look out for healthier chocolate chips with less sugar in this case.

Keep in mind when you add extra ingredients, the nutritional information will change too. 

How Long Do Healthy Energy Bites Last And How To Store Them?

You should always store these homemade energy balls 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. 

Can These Peanut Butter Bites Be Frozen?

Yes, you can freeze them. 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 the peanut butter energy balls, just take them out to thaw then devour them. 

If you try this all naturally sweetened and healthy Peanut Butter Energy Bites with Cranberries recipe, leave a comment, rate it, and tag a photo #alsothecrumbsplease on Instagram! I would love to see your snap!

Enjoy some of my other scrumptious no-bake recipes:

• No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie Recipe
• No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake
• Blueberry Cheesecake

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Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free Healthy Peanut Butter Bites

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

0 mins

Total Time

5 mins

 

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 energy balls. 

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: energy balls, healthy peanut butter cranberry bites, peanut butter balls, peanut butter bites, sugar-free peanut butter snacks

Servings: 20 bites

Calories: 104.77 kcal

Author: Sabine Venier

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (75g)
• 1 cup peanut butter (250g)
• 2 tbsp maple syrup (30ml)
• 1 tbsp flax seeds
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries (65g)

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine.

2. Scoop 20 evenly sized portions and roll into balls with your hands.

3. They will stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Recipe Video

Notes

Recommendations

• Always use fresh ingredients, so the peanut butter energy balls taste the best. 
• Properly measure ingredients, or they may become too moist to stick together or too dried out. 

 

Substitutions

 

Can I Use Honey Instead Of Maple Syrup?

Yes, 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. 

 

Can I Use Quick Oats Instead Of Old-Fashioned?

Yes, if you want to use quick oats instead of old-fashioned oats, that's completely fine. Old-fashioned oats are heartier and have had less processing. However, quick oats will taste good and will work perfectly. 

 

Is It Possible To Use Raisins Instead Of Cranberries?

Yes, absolutely, 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. 

Nutrition Facts

Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free Healthy Peanut Butter Bites

Amount Per Serving

Calories 104.77 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 6.95g11%

Saturated Fat 1.41g7%

Sodium 59.81mg2%

Potassium 103.28mg3%

Carbohydrates 8.57g3%

Fiber 1.39g6%

Sugar 4.4g5%

Protein 3.73g7%

Calcium 10.58mg1%

Iron 0.41mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.