Easy Healthy Peanut Butter No-Bake Energy Bites

These Easy Healthy Peanut Butter No-Bake Energy Bites are a super easy, quick way to enjoy a healthy snack or to kick start your mornings. These bites are an awesome option for naturally boosting energy, increasing fiber in take, a good source of protein and packed with healthy nutrients. Naturally sweetened and boasts of bold peanut butter flavor. Completely Gluten-Free and Vegan.

With everything happening in our current time, I've been so busy with running things in the house, that I've been posting recipes a little less these days.

Honestly, I've found that many of my previous easy recipes are perfect for many of you today, especially with limited ingredients like pantry staples. These Easy Healthy Peanut Butter No-Bake Energy Bites include my favorite PB from Earth Balance, which includes flaxseeds.

Despite some of you liking some of my original recipes which have no diet restrictions, I’ve noticed your favorites and have been keeping things within the lines of those favorites while including an array of Vegan, Dairy-Free, and Gluten-Free options for those of us who have a sensitivity to specific ingredients.

Per usual, you can always mix & match your ingredients or make the necessary substitutions if preferred. I love to keep some of my recipes open to interpretation as it relates to your own personal taste preference.

Who doesn't love to turn a recipe into their own, right?

These Energy Bites don’t disappoint at all. OK, so some of you might be wondering what an Energy Bite is anyway, right?

Also, because these little sweet treats are no-bake and include a lot of raw healthy ingredients, you can store them for a few days (up to 2 weeks) which makes for a great long-term treat and PERFECT FOR MEAL PREP! All in all, these are a win, win in my opinion!

WHAT ARE ENERGY BITES?

To break this down, an Energy Bite is basically a protein packed ball of goodness that often consists of old fashioned or rolled oats, some sort of nutty butter (peanut butter, almond butter, that sort of thing!), and flax seeds. That’s the basis.

Everything else is pretty customizable and can be added or not based on your tastebud’s preference.

These little balls of goodness can be made in under 10 minutes and require only a short refrigeration time to ensure that they remain solid.

I use to make Energy Bites a lot as a quick way to gain healthy nutrients for breakfast, a snack or dessert, however, it’s been a while since I’ve made my last batch—besides this recipe! I couldn’t wait to share these with you because I made a few switches to the recipe’s base AND they’re just so good!

When it comes to peanut butter, I'M A HARDCORE FAN OF THIS STUFF! Haha.

It's true though. I've been a lover of peanut butter since growing up and not much has changed since.

I literally can eat this stuff out of the jar with nothing but a big spoon! Yup, it's that deep, ya'll.

Is there anyone who shares the same sentiments?

If so, then I have you covered with a few delicious recipes that you won't be able to resist.

PEANUT BUTTER LOVER? HERE'S OUR TOP 7!

This Peanut Butter Chia Seed Overnight Oats recipe is the perfect healthy meal to kick start your day or meal prep for the week ahead. These Oats boasts it’s creaminess, thickness from the thickly cut oatmeal and chia seeds used, and generous nutty flavor from the delicious peanut butter; which all create quite the experience in just one bowl.

This Easy Peanut Butter Banana Oats Smoothie recipe is a delicious and simple way to enjoy a quick, easy breakfast while gaining awesome health benefits from the simple ingredients that marry so well together, creating a powerful kick of flavor. All Vegan ingredients. Nut-free and Gluten-free options available.

This Banana Peanut Butter Overnight Oats recipe is a healthy way to kick start your day and is beautifully textured. These Oats boasts it’s creaminess, thickness from the thickly cut oatmeal used, and generous nutty flavor from the delicious peanut butter; which all create quite the experience in just one bowl. All vegan and Gluten-Free.

This Delicious Peanut Butter Banana Pudding is a version of a classic dessert that most Southerners can say has been a childhood favorite since the beginning of time.

This Easy Peanut Butter Chunky Monkey Milkshake recipe is completely decadent in flavor. This milkshake is the perfect Summer treat with a nice twist of banana, walnut, chocolate, and peanut butter flavor. Super easy and quick to make, with only a handful of ingredients. 

These Vegan Banana Pancakes are light, fluffy, and delicious. What better way to kick start your day than with a stack of pancakes and a few slices of fruit and some good ole’ chocolate-infused peanut butter sauce. Gluten-free option available.

This Vegan Peanut Butter + Pecan Milkshake is a real recipe gem. Full of peanut buttery creaminess, double thick, ultra smooth, rich, has a slight nutty taste, and is a sure sweet tooth satisfier; this recipe is the best way to add a nice sweet kick to your day. Completely dairy-free and vegan.

LOOKING FOR A HEALTHIER SWEETENER OPTION?

The Best Healthy Sugar Alternatives + Substitutes list is all about finding better ways to enjoy your favorite sweets without compromising your healthy lifestyle. For those who follow a vegetarian and/or vegan lifestyle, this lists offers a few great ideas to incorporate healthy sweeteners into your diet.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT THESE ENERGY BITES?

They are naturally sweetened.

Super easy to make.

Super quick and uses only a handful of ingredients.

Can be customized to your tastebuds.

Completely Vegan and Gluten-Free.

Versatile and can be enjoyed ANYTIME!

Perfect for meal prep.

Very kid-friendly (See Recipe Notes for Nut-Free Butters).

Did I mention—delicious?

HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT BITES!

Tip #1: Refrigeration is KEY! When it comes to making Energy Bites, it’s super important to refrigerate them slightly (for a few minutes) before rolling the dough AND then chilling them again after. Through trial and error, I’ve found that rolling them as soon as the dough is made makes things far more messy, especially after the 3rd or 4th ball (think—dough melting or not cooperating into a perfect ball).

Tip #2: Using a thicker sweetener definitely helps! While most people use honey as a sweetener, I found that using maple or dates works so much better. Remember, a great ‘binder’ creates a better outcome. Granted, using honey is just fine if preferred.

Tip #3: Always chop nuts! Again, since Energy Bites are super versatile and customizable, adding nuts are a great possibility. However if using pecans, almonds, walnuts, pine nuts, whatever—-always make sure that they are chopped into smaller pieces. This helps for the rolling process and ensure that things stay together nicely.

Let's dig right into this recipe, shall we?

• Add all ingredients to large bowl and mix everything together using one or both hands to ensure that all ingredients are well combined.
• Immediately, add mixture in bowl to the refrigerator (covered) and chill for 30 minutes.
• Once chilled, scoop 1 ½ Tbsps of mixture and using both hands—roll into a small ball. Repeat until all mixture is made. **NOTE: Be sure to add energy bites to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to ensure that they remain perfectly shaped.**
• Now, refrigerate rolled bites again for 5 minutes or so!
• Remove from refrigerator and enjoy!
• Bon Appetit!

Easy Healthy Peanut Butter No-Bake Energy Bites.

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