Quick Look at these Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls
- Ready In: 10 minutes + 20 minutes in the fridge
- Makes: 20 energy balls
- Main Ingredients: oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, collagen, chia seeds, flax, chocolate chips
- Dietary Info: dairy-free & gluten-free
- Best For: afternoon snack, on-the-go breakfast, kids
- Why You’ll Love It: In about 10 minutes you can turn 8 simple ingredients into the best chocolate peanut butter energy balls you have ever tasted! They are a simplified version of our monster energy balls that our whole team has been making for years. Perfect for a quick breakfast, snack, or pack them up to bring on a hike, sporting event, bike ride, etc!
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Key Ingredients + Substitutions
Be sure to see the recipe card below for a full listing of ingredients, instructions, and estimated nutritional information.
- Rolled Oats – check the label to make sure they are certified gluten-free, if needed.
- Peanut Butter – just grab your favorite creamy peanut butter for that boost of protein!
- Mini Chocolate Chips – perfect for a little pop of sweetness and can easily be swapped out for a dairy-free version – love the Enjoy Life chocolate chips.
- Collagen Powder – option to add this or some protein powder, either works great!
How To Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls
Step 1 – Put all of the ingredients in a large bowl.
Step 2 – Mix to fully combine.
Pro Tip
If the mixture is a bit dry, add a little more maple syrup and if it is too wet, add some more
Step 3 – Roll into 1 tablespoon size balls.
Step 4 – Refrigerate for about 20 minutes & enjoy!
Pro Tip
Use a 1 tablespoon size cookie dough scoop to easily make uniform size energy balls!
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Super easy No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls that only require 8 real, simple ingredients and about 10 minutes to make!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons collagen powder
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips, sub dairy-free chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon ground flax
- pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine: In a large bowl, add 1 ½ cups rolled oats, ¾ cup creamy peanut butter, ⅓ cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons collagen powder, 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon ground flax, and a pinch kosher salt. Mix to combine. If you feel it is too wet – add more almond flour. If you feel it is too dry – add a splash of maple syrup.
- Roll: Use a tablespoon-size cookie dough scoop to create evenly shaped balls. Do this until the entire mixture is used. Place the energy balls on a large plate and move to the fridge for 20-30 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy right away or store for later!
Notes
- Gluten-Free: make sure the rolled oats being used are certified gluten-free.
- Collagen: feel free to sub for your protein powder of choice!
- Storage: keep energy balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Freeze: place in a freezer-safe container, remove as much air as possible, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
- Dairy-Free: use a dairy free chocolate chip – I like the Enjoy Life brand.
- Love Energy Balls: try our Monster Energy Balls or these Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites!
Calories 111kcal
Nutrition
Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
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Linda says
The best for pickle ball or tennis tournaments!
Linda says
So easy to make and so yummy !!
Bridget says
YES! These are a family favorite!
Moses says
I want to make these like a box of chocolates- you can tell by ___ that one is a different flavor than another, how can I adjust the recipe to do this?
I am going to 3x the recipe, however 1 complete batch is X flavor, 1 is Y flavor and the 3rd is Z flavor.
I just discovered your website and have been drooling for the last 3hrs. I finally decided to ask a question, though a couple of your brownie recipes don’t mention how to make so that they are gluten free, but this one….
Thank you for your time and have a great day.
Moses
P.S. I hope your ulcers and tummy are doing ok/not getting worse.
imsen says
Really easy and adaptable recipe for no bake energy balls. All the family love them and really helps when you want to reach for a sweet treat and you have the balls made so quickly to hand!
Caroline Waters says
I love me some energy balls…these look to die for! I have a few of these ingredients laying around so now I’m inspired to whip some up tonight. Love your blog, so glad I stumbled upon it!
Erin says
Hi, Caroline!! Thank you so much!! That is awesome – let me know how they turn out!!!?
Lindsay | With Salt and Pepper says
Energy balls are such a great snack to grab in a pinch! And so easy to just whip up to have on hand! I love that you rolled some in matcha powder, great idea!! 😀
Erin says
Thanks, Lindsay!! I know, I love having them around, especially for breakfast! Glad you like them! ?