On your way out of the door? Grab a few peanut butter balls and hit the road, ready for the day’s challenges. Why settle for a candy bar or a visit to the drive-thru window when you can enjoy wholesome nutrition instead?
Peanut butter is one of the most versatile ingredients in your pantry. It tastes great spread on bread with a little jelly, but what if you could do more? Try out a few recipes in this guide for nutrient-dense snacks that you can eat anytime – anywhere.
We have 15 recipe ideas for peanut butter balls that taste delicious. They’re the ideal snack to munch on at any time of the day. Get a burst of nutrition while you’re on the way to the gym or out on the road visiting clients. These peanut butter balls are so easy to make and keep for days in the fridge.
1. Peanut Butter and Jelly Balls
Our take on the classic PB&J. These energy balls are easy to make and taste delicious. Perfect for a mid-morning snack or breakfast on the go!
INGREDIENTS
½-cup creamy natural peanut butter.
1-cup instant oats.
¼-cup shredded coconut.
¼-cup ground flax seeds.
1-cup pitted dates.
½-tsp ground cinnamon.
½-tsp vanilla extract.
A pinch of crushed Himalayan pink salt
Any jelly.
METHOD
Line a baking tray with wax paper and place 12-scoops of jam on the wax paper – leave it the fridge overnight to firm.
Add the dates, flaxseed, oats, peanut butter, coconut, vanilla, and cinnamon to a food processor with a pinch of salt. Pulse until all ingredients combine, and you achieve a smooth texture. The final mixture should have a relatively sticky consistency.
Using an ice cream scoop, dish out the batter onto a work surface and spread it into a thin disk. Add the jam in the center of the dough and fold the edges around the jam. Roll the disc in your hands until it forms a ping-pong-sized ball.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7-days.