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Home » Peanut Butter Protein Energy Bites (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Peanut Butter Protein Energy Bites (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

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Peanut Butter Protein Energy Bites made with oats, dark chocolate chips, chia seeds and flax! A great source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. They’re perfect as a snack or breakfast on the go. Filling, require no baking, healthy, and delicious!

Peanut Butter Protein Energy Bites on a scale.

These peanut butter protein energy bites are known as many things: protein balls, power bites, energy balls, etc. There’s a crap ton of recipes for energy balls on the internet, but this one just happens to be my favorite.

Look, I love variety as much as the next guy, but keeping it simple is always best. How simple? No baking, less than 10 ingredients and 10 minutes of your time. That’s how easy! Shall we?

Peanut Butter Protein Energy Bites on cookie sheet.

Start With Your Base Ingredients

Oats and peanut butter make up the base for the peanut butter protein energy bites. Why?

Oats are filling, super healthy, versatile and cheap. I love Bob’s Red Mill Organic Oats.

Peanut butter works as the binder, but also provides sustaining energy, healthy fats, and kids love it. My favorite natural peanut butter is Smucker’s. It’s just peanuts, a little salt, and rather inexpensive. (Feel free to use other types of nut butter)

Peanut Butter Protein Energy Bites stacked on cookie sheet.

Flavor & Extras

Next, it’s all about the extras. And, as long as they’re healthy preferences you can’t go wrong. But, here is what I chose.

I used coconut, non-dairy chocolate chips, some maple syrup, and a little splash of vanilla for my flavors. And, for the “super food” add-ins I used ground flax and chia seeds. Flax and chia are super healthy and a great source of Omega-3’s, protein, and fiber.

Great For Adults & Kids

No doubt these Peanut Butter Protein Energy Bites are a great midday snack for adults. But, they’re even better for kids.

Let me explain.

What happens when you take your kids shopping and they get hungry? It has the potential to be a miserable time. But, there’s no need to worry. Just keep a few of these on hand and problem solved. You’re welcome.

Peanut Butter Protein Energy Bites on cookie sheet with spoon.

Peanut Butter Protein Energy Bites

Try these Peanut Butter Protein Energy Bites, I’m sure you’ll love them. They’re…

  • Delicious
  • Sweet
  • Healthy
  • Full of protein and healthy fats
  • Easy to make
  • Filling
  • & sustaining

Here are some more delicious, peanut buttery, and healthy snacks you and your kids will love! Try my Grilled Peanut Butter Banana & Jelly Sandwich, Chocolate Peanut Butter Hummus, and No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie! 

Did you make this recipe? Let me know! Be sure and leave a comment below with a STAR rating. And, share a picture by tagging me on Instagram and use the hashtag #shaneandsimple. I want to see your work. Enjoy!

Peanut Butter Protein Energy Bites on baking sheet with oats and chocolate chips.
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Peanut Butter Protein Energy Bites (Vegan, Gluten-Free)


★★★★★

4.9 from 7 reviews

  • Author: Shane Martin
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins.
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 balls 1x
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Peanut Butter Protein Energy Bites made with oats, dark chocolate chips, chia seeds and flax! A great source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. They’re perfect as a snack or breakfast on the go. Filling, require no baking, healthy, and delicious!


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Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2/3 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter or nut butter of choice
  • 1/2 cup ground flax seed (flax meal)
  • 1/2 cup non-dairy chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor.
  2. Blend until the oats are chopped and a dough is formed. Usually about 30 seconds.
  3. Scoop out 2 Tbsp. of the mixture and form into a ball. Set on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes or until ready to eat. Can be kept in the fridge up to a week.

  • Category: Snacks
  • Cuisine: Vegan

Keywords: raw, vegan, energy, no-bake, peanut butter, workout

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  1. Canton

    August 25, 2018 at 2:33 pm

    Simple and delicious. The kids love them.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  2. Sandra

    August 25, 2018 at 2:44 pm

    These are wonderful. I ended up with 18 but that is because I used my hands to form them and that was the best size for my hand. My kids and husband love these.

    ★★★★★

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    • Shane Martin

      August 25, 2018 at 3:06 pm

      Awww. So glad you all enjoyed them. Thanks so much for sharing, Sandra! Peace.

      Reply
      • Dave Massey

        August 26, 2018 at 2:01 am

        Hey Shane do you know the calorie content ?

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        • Shane Martin

          August 26, 2018 at 6:09 am

          Hey Dave, yes. There’s a nutrition label below the recipe. It’s about 200 calories per ball or 2 Tbsp.

          Reply
  3. Clyde Peltonfb

    August 26, 2018 at 12:15 pm

    And if you don’t have a good processor or refrigerator?

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      August 26, 2018 at 12:44 pm

      No worries. Just toss everything in a bowl and mix together by hand. The oats don’t “have” to be chopped. Should work just fine. Just cover and store and room temp. for a couple days. Should be good to go.

      Reply
  4. Rebecca

    August 27, 2018 at 1:30 am

    Can I use honey instead of maple syrup? ☺️

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      August 27, 2018 at 5:54 am

      Yes, if that is your preference. By all means.

      Reply
  5. denise mccleese

    September 03, 2018 at 12:02 pm

    Good morning from Virginia I just made these and I love them I ended up with about 18 also and they’re sitting my refrigerator right now should we put them in a airtight container

    ★★★★★

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    • Shane Martin

      September 03, 2018 at 1:20 pm

      Well, HELLO Denise from Virginia! Thanks so much saying “HI!” If you plan on eating them today I would just leave them out, but if you made them to keep over a couple days, I would store them.

      Reply
  6. Renee

    September 16, 2018 at 12:30 pm

    Fantastic recipe. My family does not always appriciate eating vegan but this was a home run hit!. I am now on the hook to double the recipe every time I make it because their only complaint is that I don’t make enough! This is loved by kids and adults!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      September 16, 2018 at 12:33 pm

      Renee, that is fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing and I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe. Peace.

      Reply
  7. Renee

    September 16, 2018 at 12:31 pm

    Fantastic recipe, loved by both kids and adults in our home. My family does not always appriciate eating vegan but this was a home run hit!. I am now on the hook to double the recipe every time I make it because their only complaint is that I don’t make enough!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  8. AM

    October 05, 2018 at 2:39 pm

    I made these except with almond flour instead of shredded coconut and they tasted great.

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      October 05, 2018 at 2:49 pm

      Nice. Sounds great!

      Reply
  9. Shane Martin

    June 18, 2019 at 11:31 am

    Oh, yeah!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  10. Sarah

    September 28, 2019 at 6:36 pm

    I just stumbled across your site and I am SO thrilled. These are the kind of recipes I have been looking for as I transition my vegetarian family of 5 to WFPB. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us!! I have one question about the vegan chocolate chips…What kind / brand do you like best and where to you purchase them? Thanks in advance!

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      September 30, 2019 at 7:09 am

      Hi, Sarah! Thank you so much and I’m just as thrilled and honored to have you here. I hope you enjoy the recipes. We typically use Trader Joe’s dark chocolate chips. But, we also use Nestle’s new brand that is dairy-free. And, most of the time I just get those dark chocolate Bakers’ Bars at the grocery store and chope them up:) Hope this helps. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or comments. Blessings.

      Reply
  11. Reem

    October 03, 2019 at 10:40 am

    Hi Shane, Thank you for sharing… I am allergic to flax seed What can I use as an alternative to flax?

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      October 03, 2019 at 2:18 pm

      Chia seeds are a great alternative.

      Reply

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