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    Home » Appetizers and Snacks » Peanut Butter Energy Balls

    Peanut Butter Energy Balls

    Published: Jun 2, 2020 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Jan 7, 2021 · 603 words. · About 4 minutes to read this article.

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    Peanut Butter Energy Balls are an excellent grab and go option for breakfast or a snack. With just six ingredients, these little nibbles are perfect to make on the weekend to enjoy throughout the week.

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    When You Need a Little Nibble, Peanut Butter Energy Balls Always Satisfy!

    When you need a boost of energy, these no-bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls are perfect!

    They are a great addition to your breakfast and make an excellent afternoon snack. These bites are tasty enough that you could consider them a healthy dessert.

    If you want to travel with these during the warmer months, you can freeze them and leave out the chocolate chips.

    They are a delicious pick-me-up that never gets old!

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    To Make Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Balls You Will Need

    Unsweetened Coconut - Make sure you check the label! Shredded coconut also comes sweetened.
    Chopped Pecans - Pre-chopped pecans are cheaper and convenient, but I have found that buying pecan halves and chopping them myself yields the best flavor.
    Creamy Peanut Butter - I like to buy the kind you grind yourself at the grocery store, but and sugar-free version works here. Just make sure that you check the label - sugar is a very common addition to commercial peanut butter. If you can’t have peanut butter - or don’t want to have it - almond butter works too.
    Sugar-Free Maple Syrup - And brand works here, but Choc Zero is my go-to brand.
    Vanilla Extract - Use the best quality you can because this can have a significant impact on the overall flavors.
    Lily’s Chocolate Chips - Any keto-friendly brand of chocolate chips will work here. Lily’s is my go-to.

    Storage

    Store Peanut Butter Energy Balls in the refrigerator for up to a week. I like to bring them to room temperature before serving, but you can eat them cold.

    If you would like, you can freeze them for up to a month. To do this, freeze in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and then transfer the keto peanut butter energy balls to a freezer-safe container.

    Variations

    • Add in 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds or 1 tablespoon chia seeds
    • Chopped macadamia nuts can be used in place of the pecans.
    • Use almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower butter in place of peanut butter.
    • Almond extract may be used in place of vanilla extract.

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    Peanut Butter Energy Balls

    When you need a quick nibble, these Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Balls are perfect! They are quick to make and keep great in the refrigerator or freezer.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Chilling Time30 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Fat Bomb
    Servings: 18
    Calories: 121.91kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
    • ½ cup chopped pecans
    • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
    • 2 tablespoon sugar free maple syrup like choc-zero
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ⅓ cup Lily’s chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • In the bowl of a food processor combine the coconut, pecans, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Process until smooth.
      Overheat photo of peanut butter, sugar free syrup, pecans and coconut in a food processor.
    • Transfer to a bowl and stir in chocolate chips.
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    • Using a small cookie scoop, scoop out the dough and then form into balls.
    • Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and cover. Chill for at least 30 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 121.91kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.69g | Protein: 3.41g | Fat: 11.16g | Saturated Fat: 4.31g | Sodium: 51.1mg | Potassium: 107.82mg | Fiber: 1.71g | Sugar: 1.47g | Vitamin C: 0.07mg | Calcium: 7.97mg | Iron: 0.43mg

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    1. Pat Griffey

      August 22, 2021 at 6:25 pm

      Delicious and so simple

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    2. Suzanne

      June 04, 2022 at 4:40 pm

      what kind of peanut butter do you use? I am on keto, so would you use a nut butter with no sugar or is a peanut butter with 2 or 3 grams of sugar ok?

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      • Wendy Polisi

        June 30, 2022 at 4:14 pm

        I use the kind you grind up at the store than only has nuts in it.

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