Peanut Butter Bliss Balls
These healthy peanut butter bliss balls are made with healthy antioxidant-rich superfoods like cacao powder, flax, hemp, and chia seeds. They are the perfect guilt-free treat to satisfy your sweet tooth!
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how to make peanut butter bliss balls
These chewy and gooey peanut butter bliss balls are full of nutrients and are the perfect filling snack or dessert. The best part is that no food processor is required to make these!
Equipment you’ll need
My favorite part about these bliss balls is that you don’t need any fancy machines to make them! All you need are good old-fashioned kitchen utensils.
- Large bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Large airtight container
- 2 strips of parchment or wax paper
- Large spoon or cookie dough scoop
Ingredients
See the section below for substitution ideas!
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter – no sugar added
- 3/4 cup pure maple syrup no sugar added
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbs cacao powder (not cocoa, unless that’s all you have on hand) You can get cacao powder here – healthier and more nutrient-dense than cocoa powder.
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 2 cups organic rolled oats
- 3/4 cup super seed blend (flax, chia, hemp, pepita seed mixture – I get mine here from Amazon)
Make these into lactation bites using this recipe!
no bake peanut butter ball Instructions
- In a large bowl add your peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract and cacao powder. Make a batter using a wooden spoon to stir the ingredients until well combined. The batter should be thick like brownie batter.
- Add your oats, seeds and chocolate chips and mix until everything is incorporated.
- Place your bowl in the fridge for 30 minutes. This sets the mixture and makes your balls easier to form.
- Remove the bowl from the fridge and use a large spoon or cookie scoop to scoop and form your balls. You can make these however big or small you’d like!
how to store peanut butter bliss balls
Refrigerator
Store for up to 7 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Be sure to separate your peanut butter balls with a piece of wax paper or parchment paper.
Freezer
To freeze these energy bites, you’ll want to store them in an airtight container separated by wax or parchment paper and place them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
We like to freeze our peanut butter bites and just pull a few out to take on a hike with us! By the time we are ready for a boost of energy, they’re defrosted.
peanut butter bliss ball Tips
- Make a batter first – You’ll want to mix together your liquid ingredients and powders first to make a batter before adding your mixins. If you add everything together all at once, you’ll have a hard time combining everything completely and could end up with chunks of cacoa powder.
- Proper proportions – Be sure not to add too many mixins as your snack balls might turn out too dry, or too sticky.
- Pick flavors that work well – If you’re building your own peanut butter balls, be sure to choose flavors that work well together. For example, cacao powder, maca powder, and chocolate chips all work well together. But goji berris might be weird with that combo.
- Refrigerate before scooping – The key to super easy shaping of your energy balls is to refrigerate for at least 30 minutes after mixing and before scooping. This sets the mixture so it’s easy to form your balls.
when to serve peanut butter bliss balls
You can basically eat these peanut butter balls any time you want, but here are some fun suggestions for when to enjoy them!
Breakfast Protein Balls
These energy balls are a good source of protein and are a great supplement to breakfast. Serve these protein balls alongside eggs, toast, or a smoothie to sustain you until lunch.
Healthy Protein Ball Snack
Peanut butter protein balls are a great healthy snack alternative to the packaged snacks you’ll find in the store. Enjoy a protein ball for a snack in between meals to give you a boost of energy.
Dessert Bliss Balls
My personal favorite way to enjoy these peanut butter bliss balls is after dinner when I’m craving a sweet treat.
peanut butter bliss ball varieties
Build your own peanut butter bliss balls using the filler options below. Each category below is an important component of your recipe in order to bind your ingredients properly.
base
- Rolled oats
- Almond meal
- Protein powder
- Collagen powder
nut Butter
- Peanut butter
- Almond butter
- Hazelnut butter
- Cashew butter
- Sunflower butter
- A blend of nut butters
Add ins
- Chocolate chips
- Raisins
- Cacao nibs
- Mini chocolate chips
- Dried cherries
- Dried cranberries
- Goji berries
- Figs
Nuts and seeds
- Chia seeds
- Flax seeds
- Hemp seeds
- Chopped walnuts
- Chopped pecans
- Pepitas
- Shredded coconut
- Any other nuts you like chopped very small
Sweetener
- Pure maple syrup
- Honey
- Date syrup
- Dates softened and blended
Flavor and nutrition enhancers
- Carob powder
- Maca powder
- Yacon powder
- Ground butterscotch
- Cocoa powder
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peanut butter bliss ball faq
As with anything, bliss balls are healthy in moderation. Having one or two a day is a great healthy snack, breakfast supplement, or dessert. The sugars come from natural sources so they’re healthier than most refined-sugar snacks and desserts.
Shoot for eating one or two bliss balls per day.
Bliss balls are often made from a base of peanut butter, oats, some kind of sweetener and a variety of add-in options like dried fruit or chocolate chips.
You can eat protein balls as a snack, breakfast supplement, or dessert. Protein balls are a healthy alternative to many unhealthy snacks you buy in the store.
Peanut butter can be enjoyed every day in moderation. Try to only eat about 2 tablespoons per day.
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Peanut Butter Bliss Balls
Equipment
- 1 Large bowl
- 1 wooden spoon
- 1 Large airtight container
- 2 Strips of parchment or wax paper
- 1 Large spoon or cookie scoop
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter no sugar added
- 3/4 cups pure maple syrup no sugar added
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbs cacao powder not cocoa, unless that's all you have on hand. You can get cacao powder here – healthier and more nutrient-dense than cocoa powder.
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 2 cups organic rolled oats
- 3/4 cup super seed blend flax, chia, hemp, pepita seed mixture – I get mine here from Amazon
Instructions
- In a large bowl add your peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract and cacao powder. Make a batter using a wooden spoon to stir the ingredients until well combined. The batter should be thick like brownie batter.
- Add your oats, seeds and chocolate chips and mix until everything is incorporated.
- Place your bowl in the fridge for 30 minutes to let the mixture set. This makes the balls easier to shape.
- Remove the bowl from the fridge and use a large spoon or cookie scoop to scoop and form your balls. You can make these however big or small you'd like!
Notes
how to store peanut butter bliss balls
Refrigerator
Store for up to 7 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Be sure to separate your peanut butter balls with a piece of wax paper or parchment paper.Freezer
To freeze these energy bites, you’ll want to store them in an airtight container separated by wax or parchment paper and place them in the freezer for up to 3 months. We like to freeze our peanut butter bites and just pull a few out to take on a hike with us! By the time we are ready for a boost of energy, they’re defrosted.peanut butter bliss ball Tips
- Make a batter first – You’ll want to mix together your liquid ingredients and powders first to make a batter before adding your mixins. If you add everything together all at once, you’ll have a hard time combining everything completely and could end up with chunks of cacao powder.
- Proper proportions – Be sure not to add too many mixins as your snack balls might turn out too dry, or too sticky.
- Pick flavors that work well – If you’re building your own peanut butter balls, be sure to choose flavors that work well together. For example, cacao powder, maca powder, and chocolate chips all work well together. But goji berries might be weird with that combo.
- Refrigerator before scooping – The key to super easy shaping of your energy balls is to refrigerate for at least 30 minutes after mixing and before scooping. This sets the mixture so it’s easy to form your balls.
when to serve peanut butter bliss balls
You can basically eat these peanut butter balls any time you want, but here are some fun suggestions for when to enjoy them!Breakfast Protein Balls
These energy balls are a good source of protein and are a great supplement to breakfast. Serve these protein balls alongside eggs, toast, or a smoothie to sustain you until lunch.Healthy Protein Ball Snack
Peanut butter protein balls are a great healthy snack alternative to the packaged snacks you’ll find in the store. Enjoy a protein ball for a snack in between meals to give you a boost of energy.Dessert Bliss Balls
My personal favorite way to enjoy these peanut butter bliss balls is after dinner when I’m craving a sweet treat.peanut butter bliss ball varieties
Build your own peanut butter bliss balls using the filler options below. Each category below is an important component of your recipe in order to bind your ingredients properly.base
- Rolled oats
- Almond meal
nut Butter
- Peanut butter
- Almond butter
- Hazelnut butter
- Cashew butter
- Sunflower butter
- A blend of nut butters
Add-ins
- Chocolate chips
- Raisins
- Cacao nibs
- Mini chocolate chips
- Dried cherries
- Dried cranberries
- Goji berries
- Figs
Nuts and seeds
- Chia seeds
- Flax seeds
- Hemp seeds
- Chopped walnuts
- Chopped pecans
- Pepitas
- Shredded coconut
- Any other nuts you like chopped very small
Sweetener
- Pure maple syrup
- Honey
- Date syrup
- Dates softened and blended
Flavor and nutrition enhancers
- Carob powder
- Maca powder
- Yacon powder
- Ground butterscotch
- Cocoa powder
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