Vegan & gluten free 4 ingredient Peanut Butter & Jelly Energy Balls take your favorite childhood combo & turns it into a healthy & easy on-the-go snack!
Check out the video to see how easy they come together!
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Peanut butter & jelly time! In ball form! Energy balls that is. I’m sure you have seen at least one or two energy ball recipes. If you have no idea what I am talking about, I’ll give you a brief rundown. They are just snacks made from wholesome ingredients formed into little balls. They are all over the internet – mostly sweet in nature and healthy, but I’m sure there are a ton of indulgent ones out there.
I have made these balls a few times already. The first time I tried them was on my friend when we went to see her new house. She texted me the next day saying she loved them so I figured I would test them out on Michael. He also loved them so they were a go for the blog.
They are only made with 4 ingredients and taste like a PB&J sandwich! I used crunchy PB (my fav!) and my 2 ingredient berry chia jam. You can use whatever jam you like though. Store bought works just fine, just check the ingredients to make there are no added sugars or sweeteners in there. If you haven’t made homemade, I highly recommend it! It’s so easy and you know exactly what is going in it.
Dates and oats make up the base of these balls. The dates help hold them together and the oats give off a similar taste to toast. Then obviously the peanut butter and jelly. Everyone can get down on some PB&J. If you don’t like peanut butter, try a different nut butter like almond or cashew. Add some cinnamon for a little kick. These little balls make for a great pre-workout snack or afternoon treat. We like to store them in the freezer so they last longer. Even kids will love them and they will have no idea they are good for you!
Make sure to check out the video at the top of the page to see how easy this recipe comes together!
Peanut Butter & Jelly Energy Balls
ingredients
- 1/2 cup pitted dates (about 12)
- 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons 2 ingredient winter berry chia jam
instructions
- Roughly chop dates and place in a food processor. Pulse until they are broken up.
- Add peanut butter, rolled oats, and jam and process until evenly combined, but some texture still remains.
- Roll into bite sized balls.
- Store in refrigerator for up to a week, or in the freezer for longer!
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I made these for my eight year old today and he loved them. These will be so handy to have in the fridge for him to snack on after school this upcoming week.
So happy to hear that, Samantha! Thanks for trying them!
It’s always amazing to see the different flavor combinations God enables us to discover like PB&J. It’s such a classic timeless combo.
Right?! I don’t think it will ever get old. I love how you enjoy it so much as a kid and then come back to it as an adult as well.
Oh i love the idea of adding some jam to the mix!! It would probably make them easier to stick together too! (Something that i always seem to have trouble with)
Thanks Beverley! I agree, sometimes the dates have to be the perfect consistency to get them to stick together!
Some of my most popular posts and recipes are the simplest. I think we all could use a little more simple in our lives. Looking forward to giving this a go,
Yes, I agree! I am all about easy and fast! Hope you like them!