Amazing Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bites made in 1 bowl, no food processor required! Chock full of almond and oat flour, cacao, salted peanut butter, and sweetened with maple syrup. The ultimate healthy and tasty snack to power you through the day.
When the chocolate craving strikes you gotta be READY. You gotta be equipped with a little something sweet and salty, like my no bake chocolate chip cookies!
Homemade chocolate peanut butter energy bites in their one bowl glory are here to save your sanity on even the busiest of days.
If you're like me and keep almond and oat flour in the pantry, you may just have all the staples on hand to whip these up like, now.
The low down on key ingredients
- Almond flour: My favorite gluten free flour because it's packed with healthy fats that make everything more moist and delish! There isn't a sub for this flour since it's so unique texturally. If you're looking for nut free, try my no bake brownie energy nites with pumpkin seeds!
- Oat flour: The best compliment to almond flour; don't sub it! You can buy it at the store or easily make your own by grinding old-fashioned oats in the Nutribullet or food processor!
- Cacao: I'm obsessed with raw cacao in recipes thanks to its superb dark chocolate flavor and nutrient density. When I tested this the first time, I used use regular unsweetened cocoa powder and they worked great.
- Peanut butter: You want natural drippy peanut butter with two ingredients: peanuts and salt. I love the big buy from Costco made with Valencia peanuts. If you use unsalted, simply add ½ tsp salt. Almond butter would also work if you don't mind the flavor change!
- Chocolate plant protein: For a protein boost and some sweetness! I like rice and pea protein blends like this amazing one. I recipe tested these with ground flaxseed and it works!
- Maple syrup: I developed this recipe with maple syrup for a dash of sweetness. Honey or agave nectar also work.If you're using protein powder that's sweetened, ¼ cup of maple syrup is fine.
Let's make!
The best part about these protein balls is that you don't need a food processor. Can I get an amen for this one bowl situation?! These couldn't be easier.
- Mix together the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Add the wet ingredients.
- Form mixture into balls using your hands or a cookie scoop and shovel into face.
How to store
I like to store these energy bites in the refrigerator, where they’ll last up to a couple weeks. You can also store them at room temp for a few days. I like them straight from the freezer, too!
Chocolate pb forever and always.
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1 Bowl Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bites Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 18 bites
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Amazing Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bites made in 1 bowl, no food processor required! The ultimate healthy and tasty snack to power you through the day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup oat flour (or old-fashioned oats ground into powder)
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed (or chocolate plant protein powder)
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ cup cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
- ½ cup natural salted peanut butter*
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup**
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp water, if needed to moisten dough
Instructions
- Combine almond flour, oat flour, flax, salt and cacao in a large mixing bowl.
- Add peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla and water. Use your hands to mix together until a smooth dough forms.
- Roll into balls. Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
*If your peanut butter is unsalted, add ¼ tsp salt.
**If your protein is sweet, you can reduce maple syrup to ¼ cup.
Bill says
These chocolate peanut butter energy bites are outstanding. My cacao had some small nibs in it, not a fine powder, and it added a nice texture. Next batch I'll give Kori"s cinnamon a try.
Alexis Joseph, MS, RD says
Amazing, thanks so much Bill!
Sarah says
Best ever! These will be a staple in my fridge for breakfast and snacks! Thanks for sharing!
Alexis Joseph says
Yesss so glad to hear they were a hit, Sarah!
Autumn says
If you are using salted peanut butter, do you still add 1/4 tsp of salt? I am assuming so as the ingredient list has salted pb and the 1/4 tsp of salt. However in the directions it does not mention the salt and then the notes section mentions adding 1/4 tsp of salt IF pb is unsalted.
Alexis Joseph says
Thanks Autumn! Yes, the recipe calls for salted pb and additional 1/4 tsp salt. If your pb is unsalted, you'd add 1/4 tsp salt for 1/2 tsp total. Enjoy!
Alessandra Patterson says
Did you use blanched almond flour or almond meal ?
Alexis Joseph says
Almond flour! I'll always say almond meal if it requires that, but all my recipes use almond flour.
Alessandra Patterson says
Ok thank you 😊
Leanna says
These look fantastic. Wondering…could they be made with almond butter instead of PB?
Alexis Joseph says
Hey, yes they would! I actually have a pumpkin version that uses almond butter 🙂
Sarah says
I love your energy balls recipes, Alexis! Thank you so much for sharing them because, again, love! ‘Specially the combo of almond and oat flour. It’s the best texture!
Alexis Joseph says
Isn't the texture SO good? Thanks, Sarah!
Kori Daniel says
Phenomenal recipe!!! I made these yesterday evening, and man are they incredible. I used cocoa powder and added a rounded teaspoon of cinnamon. Nearing the end of my second trimester, and some days I am extra hungry. These bites are the absolute perfect satisfying snack. I love your recipes so much. I can always rely on your site to inspire me to keep homemade snacks and meals on hand.
Alexis Joseph says
I looove the cinnamon addition! How yummy! Heck yes to fueling you and bebe!! XO
Laura says
These are delicious and they were super easy to make. My 7 year old helped roll the balls and loved it. Thank you for a great recipe!!
Alexis Joseph says
So fun, love that your little one helped! Xo
Dylan says
PB + chocolate...how can you go wrong? I make a variation of these weekly to have on-hand for quick snacks!
Alexis Joseph says
AMEN!