Peanut Butter & Jelly Energy Balls

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These Peanut Butter & Jelly Energy Balls taste like a bite-sized PB&J sandwich. Just a few pantry staples and a blender or food processor, and you’re good to go!

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Why You’ll Love Peanut Butter & Jelly Energy Balls

✔ Simple pantry staples – You probably already have.
✔ No baking required – Just toss everything in a food processor and roll.
✔ Easy to customize – With your favorite jam, nut butter, or dried fruit.

Tips for the Best Peanut Butter & Jelly Energy Balls

✔ Use soft, fresh dates – Medjool dates work best because they blend smoothly.
✔ If the mixture is too dry – Add a splash of water or nut butter.
✔ Double the batch – They go fast, so consider doubling the recipe.

Make It Your Own

Use other nut butters like almond or cashew
Add natural sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar.
Enhance the flavor with ingredients like vanilla extract and cinnamon.
Add dried fruits (e.g., raisins, cranberries, apricots), chocolate chips, coconut flakes, or even coffee grounds for a caffeine kick.

FAQs

How to store Peanut Butter & Jelly Energy Balls?

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
For easy snacking on the go, they’re fine at room temperature for a few hours, as long as they’re kept out of direct sunlight or heat.

Are these energy balls gluten-free?

They can be! Just make sure to use gluten-free oats and ensure that your jelly doesn’t contain any gluten ingredients.

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Peanut Butter & Jelly Energy Balls

Sweet and packed with only good-for-you ingredients, they're the perfect healthy snack!

Vegan, Gluten-Free

Prep Time15

Servings: units

Author: Rachel

Equipment

Food processor

Ingredients

About 20 units (200-300g) Medjool dates
1 cup rolled oats regular or GF
1/3 cup natural peanut butter
3 Tablespoons jam or jelly
1-2 Tablespoons water if needed
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut or sesame seeds

Instructions

Pit the dates and soak them in hot water for 10 minutes. (If the dates are super soft and juicy, then you can probably skip this step.) Drain.
Add the dates, oats, peanut butter, and jelly to a food processor. Blend all ingredients well until they form a sticky dough. If it’s too dry and not coming together, add a splash of water and process again.
With wet hands, carefully scoop out approximately 1-2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll small balls.
Roll them in shredded coconut or sesame seeds, and keep in the refrigerator.

Notes

Customize your energy balls with a variety of mix-ins like:

- Other nut butters

- Natural sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar.

- Enhance the flavor with ingredients like vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom.

- Dried fruits (e.g., raisins, cranberries, apricots), chocolate chips, coconut flakes, or even coffee grounds for a caffeine kick.

- Toppings: Roll your energy balls in coatings like cocoa powder or crushed nuts.