Healthy Peanut Butter Energy Balls Recipe
Monster Cookie Energy Balls are delicious, no-bake snacks packed with peanut butter, honey, protein powder, oats, and colorful mini chocolate chips and M&M’s. These energy balls are quick and easy to prepare, requiring no cooking, making them perfect for a healthy on-the-go bite or post-workout fuel.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 energy balls
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.33 cup vanilla protein powder
- 2.25 cup rolled oats
- 0.25 cup mini chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup mini M&M’s
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add peanut butter, honey, vanilla protein powder, rolled oats, mini chocolate chips, and mini M&M’s into a large mixing bowl.
- Mix Thoroughly: Use a rubber spatula to mix all the ingredients thoroughly until a thick, uniform batter forms without any dry oats remaining.
- Prepare for Shaping: Line a baking sheet with wax paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Form Energy Balls: Scoop the mixture into even portions and roll each portion between your palms to form balls of about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Refrigerate: Place the energy balls on the lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm and set.
- Store: Transfer the chilled energy balls into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, try substituting almond butter or sunflower seed butter.
- You can swap the mini M&M’s for raisins or dried cranberries for a different twist.
- Make sure to press the mixture firmly when rolling to ensure the balls hold together well.
- Adjust the sweetness by increasing or reducing honey according to taste.
- Keeping the energy balls chilled maintains their firmness and texture.
