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peanut butter bliss balls lined up in rows in a glass dish on top of parchment paper

Peanut Butter Bliss Balls

Kyrie | Healthfully Rooted Home
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! No bake and no food processor required.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 20 bliss balls
Calories 235 kcal

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

  1. 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.
  2. Proper proportions - Be sure not to add too many mixins as your snack balls might turn out too dry, or too sticky.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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