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    Urban Bliss Life » Blog » Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls

    Published: June 2, 2017 / Updated: November 24, 2023 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls

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    These Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls are quick and easy to make, and packed with delicious, rich chocolate flavor with healthy fiber, protein, and Omega-3s.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Happy Friday! I'm so glad the weekend is here. What big plans do you all have this weekend?

    My husband is running another obstacle race tomorrow - the Terrain Race in Sherwood, Oregon. I'm so glad he's found a love of these obstacle races, and it's been great being able to work out with him over the past year. It's almost been exactly a year since we found the one gym that finally feels like home.

    I used to hate gyms - and working out. I now know that it just takes trying them on until you find the right one. I love our gym and all of the wonderful people there. In fact, I've signed up for my own first obstacle course race: the Spartan Sprint in Portland later this summer. I'm so nervous but really motivated!

    Along with working out regularly I've been trying to focus on food that fuels with calories that count. For breakfast, I've been making more overnight oats. And for snacks, I've been making protein bars and energy bites.

    Since I also seem to be on a chocolate + peanut butter combo kick lately, I thought I'd share my latest recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls!

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls

    energy ball ingredients

    You've likely seen different recipes for protein balls and energy bites all over Pinterest and Facebook lately. I've been tweaking different recipes, and this is the one that I've come to like the most.

    It only requires 7 ingredients, and most of them you probably already have in your pantry.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls

    This recipe has two ingredients that I've been loving adding to different dishes lately, but decided that I like both in this one: chia seeds and flaxseed.

    Health benefits of chia seeds

    Chia seeds are an excellent source of:

    • Fiber, which promotes regularity and supports your digestive tract and healthy lipids
    • protein, to fuel your body and mind all day long!
    • Omega 3s
    • antioxidants

    Health benefits of flaxseed:

    Flaxseed is an excellent source of:

    • Omega 3 fatty acid Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA), which helps maintain healthy hair, skin, and nails
    • protein
    • fiber
    Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bites recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Like my Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats recipe, you can easily customize this recipe to your personal taste.

    Mix-in ideas:

    • coconut flakes
    • chopped peanuts, almonds, pecans
    • bananas
    • dried fruit
    energy balls in bowl

    This recipe makes approximately 15-18 energy bites. If you're not going to eat them all within 3-4 days, simply put them in a freezer-safe container and freeze. Then, when you're ready to eat, just take them out and thaw them in the refrigerator for an hour or so.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bites recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    These chocolate peanut butter energy bites are decadent yet healthy bite size treats! Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even a late night bite to satisfy your sweet tooth.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bites recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bites recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls

    5 from 1 vote
    Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 0 minutes mins
    Chill time: 15 minutes mins
    Total Time: 25 minutes mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    These protein-packed snacks are perfect for healthier snacking on-the-go!
    Servings: 24
    Calories: 76kcal
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    Ingredients

    • ½ cup oats
    • ½ cup peanut butter
    • ½ cup dark chocolate chips
    • 2 Tablespoons agave nectar
    • 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
    • 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
    • 1 Tablespoon flaxseeds
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    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, mix all of the ingredients together.
    • Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
    • Remove from refrigerator and roll into small balls.
    • Keep refrigerated until ready to eat, for up to 5 days.

    Notes

    Storage: Store energy bites in an airtight food storage container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze these energy bites in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag for up to one month.
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.4mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

    Have you made energy bites before? What ingredients do you like to include? 

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      1. Lisa @ NatureImmerse says

        June 10, 2017 at 4:09 am

        Made this today and it was waaaaaaay too sweet for us. I made another batch and substituted the peanut butter and syrup with a mashed banana. The rest stayed as the recipe said. Was very delicious :)

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      2. Sarah says

        June 07, 2017 at 7:47 pm

        Wow these look amazing! They'll make a great snack, making immediately!

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