No Bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls
Little A has been really into helping me in the kitchen so I was super excited when I got my hands on a copy of Susan Nissenberg’s new cookbook, “The Everything Kids’ Cookbook Updated Edition”! The cookbook features all recipes that kids can help out with, plus fun activities for kids like puzzles and games!
The book has a wide range of recipes from easy to make breakfasts like apple cinnamon oatmeal to delicious dinners like creamy corn chowder. The recipes all are very colorful and fun and easy for kids to follow along. We decided to try making the Peanut Butter Energy Snack Balls and they came out perfect! Little A loved helping make the bites, and we all thought they were super tasty and a perfect bite size snack.
If you’re looking for a fun family cookbook, I highly recommend checking out Sandra’s new cookbook available on October 13 on Amazon!
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What are peanut butter energy balls?
Peanut Butter Energy Balls are a protein packed no bake snack that’s really easy to make. They’re loaded with healthy oats, peanut butter and slightly sweetened with a little honey. Mix in your favorite toppings like chocolate chips or dried cranberries to make these a treat your family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (not instant)
- 1/2 cup chunky or smooth peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (or dried cranberries) – I like to use these chocolate chips to keep the recipe vegan
Instructions
- Put all of the ingredients in a large bowl and mix well with a wooden spoon.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Roll the dough with your hands into 30 balls and place the balls on a baking sheet. If the mixture sticks too much to your hands, keep washing them. If your hands are a little bit wet, it will be easier to roll the dough.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before eating the snack balls. Keep leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator.
How to store leftovers
Leftover Peanut Butter Energy Bites should be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Is this recipe vegan?
They can be made vegan by using a vegan mix in, like dried cranberries or a plant based chocolate chip (I like to use these mini chocolate chips by Enjoy Life).
Tips for Baking with Toddlers
The great thing about this recipe is that it’s no bake so it’s a great snack for toddlers to help make. A few of my favorite ways to make baking with toddlers fun:
- Use a Kitchen Tower so toddlers can be counter height and feel like they’re included. My favorite one to use is this tower because it’s really sturdy and also folds up so doesn’t take up a ton of space in my kitchen.
- Little A has been learning a lot about shapes, colors and numbers so I try to ask her to help me count measuring cups and name the different mixing bowl colors (we love this colorful mixing bowl set)
- To keep the mess down, I like to give my daughter her own little set of bowls so she feels included while I do the mixing. I’ll mix in a little of the ingredients into her bowl and let her mix it together (she especially loves using a big wooden mixing spoon!)
Can I freeze leftovers?
Yes! This recipe freezes really well. I like to store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 6 months. To defrost, take them out 24 hours before eating and let them defrost in the fridge.
Peanut Butter Energy Snack Balls
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats not instant
- 1/2 cup chunky or smooth peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Put all of the ingredients in a large bowl and mix well with a wooden spoon.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Roll the dough with your hands into 30 balls and place the balls on a baking sheet. If the mixture sticks too much to your hands, keep washing them. If your hands are a little bit wet, it will be easier to roll the dough.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before eating the snack balls. Keep leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- If you’re allergic to peanut butter, you can swap out the peanut butter for sunflower butter
- Cranberries can be swapped out with different mix-ins like dried cranberries or shredded coconut
For more healthy family friendly recipes, be sure to check out Sandra’s new cookbook “The Everything Kids’ Cookbook – 90+ Recipes You’ll Love to Make- and Eat!” available now on Amazon!
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