Peanut Butter Power Balls

Peanut Butter Power Balls are the perfect grab-and-go energy snack. Store them in the freezer, and grab one for a protein boost before or after a work-out, or just breakfast on your commute.

I started making these power balls over a year ago, and they are still one of those foods we never run out of. In other words, I’m informed when there are only a few left in the freezer. Because we NEVER run out of power balls.

EVER.

If you have boys (or a husband) that seem to be hungry ALL THE TIME, I suggest you make these. Pronto.

You definitely need a food processor to make this lifesaving recipe. It needs to be at least 10 cups to fit everything in.

There are so many healthy and hearty ingredients in this energy snack – old-fashioned oatmeal, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, flax seed, peanut butter, and honey – along with some mini chocolate chips sprinkled in!

Six Easy Steps to make Peanut Butter Power Balls

1. Mix all ingredients in food processor.
2. Transfer mixture to bowl and refrigerate one hour.
3. Roll into 22-24 balls and place on cookie sheet.
4. Refrigerate (or freeze) another hour or so.
5. Place power balls in airtight container or freezer bags, and store in refrigerator or freezer.
6. EAT whenever you need super powers.

Make this energy snack next: Trail Mix Granola Bars

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Peanut Butter Power Balls

Prep Time

30 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

Peanut Butter Power Balls are the perfect grab-and-go energy snack. Store them in the freezer, and grab one for a protein boost before or after a work-out, or just breakfast on your commute.

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: energy balls, peanut butter power balls, work-out snack

Servings: 24 power balls

Calories: 200 kcal

Author: Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

• 3 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
• 3/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries
• 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
• 1 Tablespoon chia seeds - or more
• 1 Tablespoon flax seed - or more
• 1 1/2 cups extra crunchy peanut butter
• 3/4 cup raw honey

Instructions

1. Combine all dry ingredients (oats, sunflower seeds, cranberries, chocolate chips, chia seeds, and flax seed) in food processor and pulse.

2. Add peanut butter and honey and continue to pulse, until dry ingredients are well coated.

3. Transfer mixture into separate bowl and refrigerate for an hour to make it easier to roll into balls.

4. Roll mixture into approximately 22-24 balls and place on cookie sheet.

5. Place in refrigerator (or freezer) for another hour.

6. Store power balls in airtight container or storage bag and keep in refrigerator until ready to eat. These freeze well.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

1. These power balls are best stored in the freezer. Just set one out for a few minutes, and it's ready to eat.
2. Some of the mix-ins can be substituted for other types of nuts, chips, etc. Just use same quantities.

Nutrition Facts

Peanut Butter Power Balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 200 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Sodium 79mg3%

Potassium 149mg4%

Carbohydrates 20g7%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 16g18%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 15IU0%

Vitamin C 0.1mg0%

Calcium 26mg3%

Iron 0.8mg4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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