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Jump to Nutrition Facts. Nutrition Notes Are Dates Good for You? Directions Soak dates in a small bowl of hot water for 5 to 10 minutes.

Originally appeared: EatingWell. com, April Rate It Print. Nutrition Facts per serving 73 Calories 3g Fat 10g Carbs 2g Protein.

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These choices will be signaled to our partners and will not affect browsing data. Accept All Reject All Show Purposes. This is a question that gets asked a lot. The calories are for 1 serving 1 bite I know that seems like a lot but the peanut butter in this really adds to the calories.

These bites are perfect as a snack or pick me up or a quick breakfast before working out! Some readers have tried using powdered peanut butter to save on calories! If the mixture seems too dry try adding a splash of water.

I do 1 tablespoon at a time. This helps bind everything together. Alternatively you can always add a scoop more of peanut butter, honey or maple syrup to bind everything up!

Leave a review and make sure to share your pictures on social media! Your email address will not be published. Notify me of replies to my comment via e-mail. This must a sign that I need to make these asap! These look like they would taste so good and fill me up. Making them this weekend 🙂.

I just made a really similar snack the other day with some leftover melted chocolate! These look delicious, and I love how simple they are!

No bake snacks are the best, so quick and easy and delicious! Peanut butter energy bites are my favorite! Gorgeous pictures, Kelley! Love these! The perfect healthy treat — and just what I need to get through the day with a toddler and a newborn!

Energy bites are just so great for the times when I need a healthy sugar fix… so this recipe is just ideal for me. Love how easy they are to make and how they only require 5 ingredients!

I just used quick oats gluten free worked fine 😉. I have everything except flax seeds. Anything else I can use? Would I be able to use almond meal instead?

Where I live flax seeds are hard to come by! I live this recipe! It is so easy to make and contains common house goods. These are great snacks for on the go and taste delicious. If you could change on thing, I would add more peanut butter because whenever I make this recipe at least the past three times it ends up dry and hard to shape even after chilled in the fridge.

It works just fine with quick oats. I think I used quick oats. It was good. This is my first time making these. After i roll them, how long do I wait to try them? These are amazing! Always switching up the ingredients to give it a new kick 🙂. Oh wow, these look amazing!

I just want to grab one or many through my laptop screen right now 🙂. Hello, I did use the quick oats and these are amazing! My family loves them. Thank you. Hello, just a quick question — do you think that it is possible to replace the honey with maple syrup?

Yes that would be totally fine. I think it will give it great flavor too. Let me know how it turns out.

I doubled it and baked it in a 10X It came out perfectly! The house smelled SO good. It is moist and flavorful. The crunchy topping just makes it!

Skip to content. Home Recipes Breakfast 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Energy Bites. January 3, Jump to Recipe. Leave Review. I also use regular chocolate chips and have added dried cherries, raisins and craisens to the recipe.

My boss gave them to me and they are great. You can easily play with the dry ingredients. These were as good as promised! so quick. so easy. so good. The only thing I did was add a dash of cinnamon. They also will be coming camping this weekend too. what a pleasant way to spend a Sunday.

tea and browsing amazing recipes. Coconut is the best! Cinnamon sounds amazing in these. I make these all the time so I think I am going to try that. So happy to hear you loved these! Great minds think alike, because these snack balls always go camping with us!

So good and easy to make! I added a tablespoon of chia seeds and some protein powder for some extra nutrition to mine. Also, the taste reminds me of the chocolate chip Chewy bars, yum!

Would these work with the recipe? Not sure. As long as they are the quick cook then you should be fine. I made these and actually baked a few min at about after refrigerating. It added a tiny bit of crunch and made them less sticky. I would safely say they would last days in the fridge, possible longer!

Sorry they did not work out for you. Awesome snack for on-the-go. I ran out of honey so used maple syrup maine life. Turned out better than expectations. Still taste amazing! I added a bit of flax and hemp hearts too. Do you have the nutritional content? I really love these and they are super addictive.

Five stars not one… grrrrrrrr! I found them too sweet. I may sub almond meal for some of the coconut. I like the idea of baking at degrees for a few minutes.

May try them with quick oats, too. I am a breastfeeding mom trying to increase my supply while also having a tasty energy snack so I used this recipe! Turned out great! LOVE THESE! I added the Flax seed and still kept the coconut in too!

So nice for satisfying that sweet tooth. I keep mine in the freezer too! This recipe sounds great! Any tips or suggestions? These are awesome. Someone made them for my daughter. Sorry if someone already asked, can you use raw honey? I believe you can. I always just use the big container of honey from Costco.

but I would imagine raw honey is exactly the same thing so I say yes! These are delicious! I followed the basic recipe except I used already toasted unsweetened coconut flakes and used my mini chopper to make tiny pieces.

I love the chewiness of the 3 min oats, so chewy and good. The blend of flavors is amazing. I like the flax seed meal substitute, will try half coconut and half flax meal. So many good way to vary these! My little cookie scoop made 32 bites that are in the freezer, ready to have anytime!

I love your idea of dried cherries and the flax meal. I usually do half coconut and half sliced almonds and then chop it up in the food chopper to get small pieces.

I just made two batches of these. The first I followed your recipe exactly and the second because I am not a coconut fan I substituted the coconut for tri colored quinoa.

I will try 5he chip next t time to see the difference. My family loved both batches. They are so yummy! I used all natural peanut butter. They were a little liquidy , yes, but I think if you reduce the amount of honey it should be ok. They will firm up in the refrigerator. I am having a really hard time keepI am having a hard time making these stick together period do you have a suggestion.

The only thing I can think of is that maybe you used an all natural peanut butter. Those are much drier which will therefore make the dough or energy ball dough really crumbly.

Which would make it hard to form into balls. The other thing that comes to mind is maybe you were too generous in your honey measurement? I literally makes these once a week I actually just made them the other day and I have never had the problem of them not rolling into balls like a few others have.

I love your recipe but would just like to say, I only had traditional oats, they are not steel cut or the quick type. I decided to whizz them in my food processor to make them a little finer.

This worked very well, I also added dried cranberries and candied mixed citrus peel, probably not suitable for children though! But I love the extra bite of orange and lemon peel. Altogether very successful? Very yummy and filling! I added chopped pecans and toasted them with the coconut. Honey could probably be swapped to maple syrup as well if your wanted a vegan version.

Great way to use up steel cut oats! Thank you for the recipe! Really enjoyed these the next day after being in the fridge overnight. They curb my craving for the Samoas Girl Scout Cookies I have in my pantry.

Looking forward to using flaxseed meal like another person suggested. Thank you for the tip on selecting the right oats. I made sure I got the right ones. After this recipe imma huge fan of steel cut oats…..

Thank you!! Have made 3 batches in three weeks! These are great! Skip to content Recipes from my family to yours! Ingredients Needed Substitution Ideas Quick Cook Steel Cut Oats — There are NO substitutions for this. These are similar to quick oats where you only need minutes to cook them.

Expect that you want the steel cut oats. The regular steel cut oats will not work. Coconut Flakes — Use sweetened or unsweetened, whichever you prefer. I like to toss the coconut flakes into a food processor or food chopper, to get them ground into finer pieces.

So experiment and find out what you like best. I prefer using the regular peanut butter, Peter Pan brand. You can also try using nut butter, almond butter, crunch peanut butter, sunflower butter, etc. Miniature Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips — Again, there really are not substations for this.

Yes you could use regular sized chocolate chips, but the mini size actually work better in this recipe. How To Make Energy Bites with Steel Cut Oats Add the quick cook steel cut oats, coconut flakes, creamy peanut butter, mini chooclate chips, and honey into a large mixing bowl.

Use a rubber spatula or wooden mixing spoon to thoroughly combine all the ingredients together. Use a small cookie scoop, or a measuring spoon or your clean hands, to scoop out the energy bites mixture and roll it into a ball. Place them onto a plate or inside a Tupperware type container with a lid.

Cover the energy bites with a lid or plastic wrap and regulate for at least 1 hour for best results. What Is The Difference Between Steel Cut Oats and Regular Oats?

What Kind of Coconut Should I Use For Energy Bites? Try using toasted coconut flakes for an added layer of flavor. Can I Add Anything To These Steel Cut Oatmeal Energy Bites? Here are some ideas and things that I have done with success in my own kitchen.

Well, every time I make them I do this. Nut Butter or Almond Butter : Use almond butter, all-natural peanut butter, or other types of butter in this recipe. I stick with the traditional creamy peanut butter. If using almond butter or all-natural peanut butter, you may need to add some additional amount of it like tablespoons.

Chia Seeds : I LOVE adding some chia seeds into the energy bites.

Ingredients: 7. Serves: 1. ingredients Units: US. Got a question? Share it with the community! Reviews MOST POPULAR MOST RECENT. Made this very simple recipe twice over for the 2 of us to enjoy as a very late night snack well, more than just a snack, really!

Definitely something to make again, whether for early morning or late night! Thanks for posting the recipe! Sydney Mike. I can't believe I never reviewed this, especially since I have made it so many times!

A quick, easy and healthful breakfast that I highly recommend! Have been saving this to give a try and finally got around to it. It was delicious. The only thing I did differant was use steel oats as that's my favorite. Exactly: absolutely nothing! Energy boosting overnight oats Serves 1 This will keep you full for hours!

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A few tests later, and these oatmeal energy balls have become my favorite healthy snack. I love the walnuts and mini chocolate chips in this recipe, but feel free to get creative with your add-ins! Chopped almonds or pecans would be fantastic in place of the walnuts, and chopped dried fruit would be a great sub for the chocolate chips.

Just make sure that you maintain the ratios in the original recipe and chop any mix-ins to a small size so that the balls still hold together. They're naturally sweetened, vegan, gluten-free, and totally delicious. Remove from the heat and set aside.

In a small bowl, combine the flaxseed and warm water and set aside to thicken for about 5 minutes. In a food processor, combine the almond butter, maple syrup, dates, coconut oil, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Add the flaxseed mixture and blend until smooth. Add the walnuts and pulse until combined.

Add the oats and coconut and pulse until combined.

I'm a wellness blogger, yoga teacher, certified herbalist, and green beauty lover. Your email address will not be published. I recently made these balls. Instead of using vanilla protein powder, I used my chocolate whey isolate protein plus added in some cocoa nibs.

They really are delicious. I made about 13 balls. Per 1 Ball: Cal- F- 6. Easy to make, versatile recipe! When I made it, it tastes a bit bland to me. I sprinkled a bit on and it made a huge difference.

But not protein filled 🤪 I made 24 per batch and figured out how healthy they were…are were not. Hello and thanks for the recipe. I just made these and they are really delicious.

I weighed them at 30gms each and i got, after tasting 11 balls. I just stumbled upon an incredible recipe for No-Bake Oatmeal Protein Energy Balls on TheHealthyMaven.

The recipe calls for a few simple ingredients, including oats, peanut butter, honey, and chocolate chips. You simply mix everything together in a bowl, form the mixture into small balls, and pop them in the fridge for a few hours to set.

No fancy kitchen equipment required. You can switch up the ingredients to suit your tastes and dietary needs. The possibilities are endless! All in all, I highly recommend giving these No-Bake Oatmeal Protein Energy Balls a try.

My question is, what other variations of this recipe can be made to cater to different dietary needs? These are delicious! I used a combination of pea protein and PB powder. Also mini chocolate chips, and unsweetened coconut milk. Everything else per the recipe! Would definitely make again.

I ended up with 16 balls. Super easy! All rights reserved. Skip to content Sign up for free daily recipes! Jump to Recipe. Want to save this recipe? Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox!

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Yes that would be totally fine. I think it will give it great flavor too. Let me know how it turns out. I doubled it and baked it in a 10X It came out perfectly! The house smelled SO good. It is moist and flavorful.

The crunchy topping just makes it! Skip to content. Home Recipes Breakfast 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Energy Bites. January 3, Jump to Recipe. Leave Review. Save Saved. Want to save this recipe? Leave a Review. Tips for making energy bites Always try rolling the bites after they have been refrigerated.

This makes rolling them so much easier. If you are still having trouble rolling them try wetting your hands or adding 1 or 2 tablespoons of water to the mixture. Instead of rolling out into balls the mixture can be placed in a square baking dish lined with parchment paper.

Refrigerate and cut to make no bake energy bars! variations Dark Chocolate Chips Shredded Coconut Cranberries Add dates to naturally sweeten these energy bites or try my Date Energy Balls Chopped Walnuts, Pecans or Almonds Cocoa Powder Hemp Seeds Chia Seeds.

frequently asked questions Can you freeze energy bites? These no bake energy bites can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months! What can I use instead of flax seed? Would Maple syrup work?

Maple syrup can be used in place of the honey! What are the calories per serving? What do I do if its too dry? Cookie Scoop. Mixing Bowls. Flax Seed. Rate Save Saved Print. Quick and Healthy 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Energy Bites.

Takes less than 10 minutes to make with only 5 ingredients! The perfect healthy snack! Servings: 12 bites. Prep Time: 10 minutes mins. Cook Time: 0 minutes mins. Total Time: 10 minutes mins.

Instructions Show instruction media Hide instruction media. Combine all 5 ingredients in a medium bowl. Notes Calorie count is for 1 serving 1 bite. Nutrition Information Serving: 1 bite Calories: kcal Carbohydrates: 16 g Protein: 6 g Fat: 13 g Saturated Fat: 3 g Cholesterol: 1 mg Sodium: 69 mg Potassium: mg Fiber: 4 g Sugar: 7 g Calcium: 31 mg Iron: 1 mg.

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Monster Energy Balls. Date Energy Balls. Leave a Comment Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Comments Isadora January 15, Stacey January 15, Gayle January 15, Ashley January 15, Thalia January 15, Nicole January 16, Can you you use quick oats instead of old fashion?

Kelley January 16, Hi Nicole, I have not tried it with quick oats but I think it should be a fine substitute. Hope this helps! Thanks, Kelley. Thank you for your quick response. Tammy September 21, ana December 13, Kelley December 13, Hi Ana, Hemp seeds or chia seeds would be a good substitute.

Maria January 2, Kelley January 5, Hi Maria, Chia seeds for hemp seeds would be perfect in this! Emily Van Weerdhuizen April 3, Nathan April 5, Hi Emily, Almond meal is a great substitute!

I hope you enjoy! Nathan chefsavvy. Crystal August 16, Taryn Dufault January 1, Linda H. August 23, Teresa Lane August 23, Kelley August 27, Hi Teresa, I would wait 30 minutes to an hour to try!

karen January 16, Claudia January 20, Nicole January 22,