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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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 Balls
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
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix all of the ingredients together.
- Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
- Remove fron refrigerator and roll into small balls.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to eat.
- Keep in an airtight container in the freezer after three days.
Have you made energy bites before? What ingredients do you like to include?
Allison says
These look delicious and like they would be excellent to pack along when hiking :) Thanks for the recipe!
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
These would be fantastic to take on hikes, Allison!
Hillary Harper says
I love healthy treats like this that will not only give me energy, but curb my sweet tooth as well :)
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
me too :) I love these and hope you will too!
Michele says
This recipe is so simple and I bet they're delicious too!
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Gotta love simple that is delicious! :) Thanks, Michele!
Patti says
I love anything with chocolate! Thanks for the recipe!
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
HAHAH...I just did a chocolate and peanut butter post. Such a classic combo that never goes out of style. These sound delicious, and the fact that they are healthy is a win for sure.
Veena Azmanov says
Love such nutritious and healthy snacks - I make one with dates and can't wait to try this one... Yum. Love the peanut butter and chocolate combo. Kids love it.
Pech says
Chocolate and peanut butter always work as a combo - though I'm not sure how many of those I would eat in a sitting, not just two I think....
Stephanie@ApplesforCJ says
These sound like the perfect grab and go snack. And you can't go wrong the the peanut butter chocolate combo. Yum!
Matilda says
Yum! Great recipe - they would definitely be all gone before three days though!
Noel Lizotte says
These look too good to be so nutritious! LOL I know better, though, because those ingredients are powerhouse ones. If these were the reward for a good workout, I'd be tempted to go the distance! As it is, I don't run, not even to catch a bus. LOL
Thanks for a great recipe, I'm sharing for my athletic friends.
Daniela Anderson says
Isn't that the perfect combination, chocolate and peanut butter are a match made in heaven. These beauties make a great snack when you fancy somthing sweet, but not too naughty. I love them!
ManilaSpoon says
Chocolate and peanut butter is such a classic combo that you can never go wrong with anything you add these to! Love to nibble on these for snacking for sure!
Christine McMichael says
Love energy bites! These chocolate peanut butter ones look AMAZING. Definitely hope to try them out soon!
Molly Kumar says
Oh, these look so cute and delicious that it would be so hard for me to stop at just one. I looove energy bites and always have them at home and I'm absolutely loving your recipe of a chocolate+peanut butter energy bites.
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
Fantastic flavors and it's good for you to boot! That's wonderful!! I'd love to make up a batch for me and the grandsons. They are always looking for some good snacks and this would fit the bill.
Dene' V. Alexander says
OOOOO, this is an age old combination that I will never get tired of having - chocolate and peanut butter! I love that this is a healthy option that combines the two!!
Sarah says
Wow these look amazing! They'll make a great snack, making immediately!
Lisa @ NatureImmerse says
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 :)