PB&J Energy Balls are an easy no bake snack that's only 4 ingredients! It's the perfect healthy snack that's loaded with delicious ingredients like creamy peanut butter, old fashioned oats, agave and dried cranberries. This is the ultimate healthy protein packed snack!
Looking for more energy ball recipes? Try my Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls or Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Balls!

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I love snacks that are easy to make and will keep me full for hours. I'm a huge fan of energy balls (sometimes also called energy bites) because they're easy an easy no bake recipe that even my toddler can help make with me.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Energy Balls are one of our favorite types of to make because they're super creamy from peanut butter and have a little pop of "jelly" from the dried cranberries (and none of the mess like a regular PB&J sandwich!). Once you try making these you'll be hooked!
What are Energy Balls?
Energy balls are an easy to make no bake breakfast or snack that's loaded with protein, carbohydrates and healthy fats. Each energy ball is under 100 calories and super portable which makes them a great on-the-go snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- ¼ cup agave syrup
- â…” cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the old fashioned oats, agave syrup, peanut butter, and dried cranberries until completed mixed together.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors mix and peanut butter solidify a bit.
- After 30 minutes, take the bowl out and roll out about 20 bite size energy balls.
- Refrigerate for another 30 minutes before eating.
Nutritional Information
Please note nutritional information may vary slightly depending on the brands of ingredients you use.
Serving Size 1 ball
Number of Servings 20
Calories 87 - Total Fat 5 grams - Saturated Fat 1 grams - Trans Fat 0 grams -Unsaturated Fat 3 grams - Cholesterol 0 milligrams - Sodium 42 milligrams -Carbohydrates 10 grams - Fiber 1 grams - Sugar 5 grams - Protein 2 grams
How to Store Leftovers
Leftovers should be stored in an air tight container (I like these ones) in the fridge for up to 5 days.
If frozen, these energy balls will last up to 3 months.
How Long do Energy Balls Last?
Energy balls will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator, or 3 months in the freezer.
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PB&J Energy Balls
PB&J Energy Balls are jammed packed with delicious peanut butter and oats, with a little pop of "Jelly" in the form of dried cranberries. They make a great healthy breakfast or afternoon snack that will give you energy!
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- ¼ cup agave syrup
- â…” cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the old fashioned oats, agave syrup, peanut butter, and dried cranberries until completed mixed together.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors mix and peanut butter solidify a bit.
- After 30 minutes, take the bowl out and roll out about 20 bite size energy balls.
- Refrigerate for another 30 minutes before eating.
Notes
If you don't have agave syrup on hand, you can swap it out at a 1:1 ratio for honey
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1 ballAmount Per Serving: Calories: 87Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 42mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 5gProtein: 2g
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