These 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
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.
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
Description
Equipment
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
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- Other nut butters
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- Natural sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar.
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- Enhance the flavor with ingredients like vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom.
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- Dried fruits (e.g., raisins, cranberries, apricots), chocolate chips, coconut flakes, or even coffee grounds for a caffeine kick.
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- Toppings: Roll your energy balls in coatings like cocoa powder or crushed nuts.