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PB&J Energy Bites

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5 from 4 reviews

These peanut butter and jelly oatmeal energy bites are a throw-back flavor combination you can’t resist! Loaded with satisfying, nutrient-dense ingredients these will be a new favorite afternoon pick-me-up. 

  • Author: Leanne Ray, MS, RDN
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 20 bites
  • Category: Snacks
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup hemp seeds
  • 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries (or raspberries)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (see notes)
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Add oats through salt to a food processor and pulse a few times until mixed and slightly broken down. 
  2. Add peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla extract then run until ingredients are thoroughly combined and no large chunks remain. You may need to scrape the sides with a knife a couple of times.
  3. Portion into 1.5 tablespoon balls and roll between your hands. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Equipment

Notes

  • The equipment section above provides affiliate links to things I use often in my kitchen and love.
  • For the peanut butter, I used a natural (drippy) variety. If you use a no-stir peanut butter, you might need slightly more if your mixture is on the dry side.