Healthy Peanut Butter Energy Balls (Vegan, Instant)

Recipe Cooked, Photographed and Written by Praveena

PrepTime:2 mins   MakeTime:5 mins   Cuisine:English

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No Cook Peanut butter Energy balls, my version of making quick & easy sweet treat where no cooking / baking is involved. Such a pleasure to make such instant recipes. Isn’t it !

I tried 2 different versions, one with powdered sugar and the other without sugar. Just check the ingredients!

My 2 daughters made these in June, on the occasion of Father’s day to show their love towards their Dad. And that card was made by my little son! 🙂 These energy balls, tasted just great that my Kids loved them too much!!

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Health Benefits of ‘Easy Peanut Butter Energy Bites’:

Peanut butter is high in protein, edible fibre, calories and has essential fat too. Hemp seeds are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, Oats are great source of  anti-oxidants.

To conclude, these energy balls are mainly suitable for kids, growing children and as a post work-out instant energy boosters for adults.

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Before starting to cook, don’t forget to see the Tips mentioned at the end.

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Ingredients:

• Peanut Butter (plain) – 1 cup
• Instant Oats – 1 cup
• Ground Flax / Flax Seed Powder – ½ cup
• Hemp Seeds / Hemp Hearts – 1 tablespoon
• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – 1 (or) 2 teaspoons
• Honey (or) Maple Syrup – 3 tablespoons
• Powdered Sugar (or) Dairy Free Dark Chocolate – ½ cup

Special Ingredients:

• Hemp Seeds / Hemp Hearts
• Ground Flax / Flax Seed Powder

Step wise pics Procedure for ‘Vegan Peanut Butter Energy Balls (No Cook, No Dates)’:

Take a wide mixing bowl. Add each ingredient one after another.

Using a spatula, gently cut and fold everything, such that all the ingredients are combined well.

With an ice cream scoop / with a round tablespoon, make them into small balls.

Arrange them on a tray / plate. See that they do not touch each other.

Vegan version: Vegan Version of Energy Balls are made using Dairy Free Dark Chocolate & Maple Syrup as shown below.

Non Vegan Version: Non-Vegan Version of Energy Balls are made from Honey & Maple Syrup as shown below.

Place the tray in the fridge for about 20 mins for the balls to harden a bit. Later, take them and serve. Done!!

Tips & Storage:

• The measurements given above are definite measurements, not much of adjustment is needed.
• Plain (not nutty) Peanut Butter works great for this recipe.
• Storage: Store them in an air-tight container, in a cool dry place.
• Best to consume would be, within the Best Before Use Day of Peanut Butter pack.

Result:

• These, peanut butter energy balls (instant), tasted just great that my Kids & Hubby loved them too much!! 
• While eating, do expect a tinge of salt, from the peanut butter.
• After all there’s no cooking involved, that effortless feel do make them taste more good! 🙂

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Healthy Vegan Peanut Butter Energy Balls (Instant, No Cook)

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Plant Based Peanut Butter Energy Balls, an Easy, No Cook, Instant Energy Bites made using peanut butter as main ingredient. Recipe below has step wise pics and tips.

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Resting Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine International

Servings 15 balls

Equipment

• 1 Wide Mixing Bowl
• 1 Wide Plate

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup Peanut Butter (plain)
• 1 cup Instant Oats
• ½ cup Ground Flax / Flax Seed Powder
• 1 tablespoon Hemp Seeds / Hemp Hearts
• 1 to 2 teaspoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 3 tablespoons Honey (or) Maple Syrup
• ½ cup Powdered Sugar (or) Dairy Free Dark Chocolate

Instructions

 

• Take a wide mixing bowl. Add each ingredient one after another.
• Using a spatula, gently cut and fold everything, such that all the ingredients are combined well.
• With an ice cream scoop / with a round tablespoon, make them into small balls.
• Vegan version: Vegan Version of Energy Balls are made using Dairy Free Dark Chocolate & Maple Syrup as shown below.

  Non Vegan Version: Non-Vegan Version of Energy Balls are made from Honey & Maple Syrup as shown below.
• Arrange them on a tray / plate. See that they do not touch each other.
• Place the tray in the fridge for about 20 mins for the balls to harden a bit. Later, take them and serve. Done!!

Notes

Please see the MAIN POST for recipe with step wise PICS & TIPS!

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