Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Energy balls made from peanut butter, oats, and dried cranberries are a great snack to enjoy before or after a workout. They can also be a delicious breakfast, especially for those who are always in a rush in the morning. For preparation, you will need an electric chopper or a stand mixer, and you can also make these balls in advance to have them on hand.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 45 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 0 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 100 g Oat bran, raw

  • 50 g Seeds, sunflower, peeled, dried

  • 50 g Cranberries, dried

  • 1 spoon Flaxseed

  • 80 g Peanut butter, coarse

  • 3 spoons Honey

  • 1 pinch Salt, table

  • pieces Spices, cinnamon, ground

Steps

  1. First, add the dry ingredients to the mixer: oats, sunflower seeds, cranberries, and flaxseeds. Mix well until the ingredients are finely chopped.

  2. Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Add honey and peanut butter, and mix until the ingredients combine into a uniform mass. If desired, you can also add a pinch of salt and/or a little ground cinnamon.

  3. Once the mixture is ready, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the mixture to set better.

  4. Shape the chilled mixture into medium-sized balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate the sheet for another 30 minutes, after which the balls are ready to serve.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 397.16 kcal
  • Fat: 21.31 g
    • Saturated Fat: 2.56 g
  • Carbohydrates: 52.27 g
    • Sugars: 25.28 g
  • Protein: 13.35 g
  • Fiber: 8.24 g

Advice

Store the balls in the refrigerator, where they will keep for about 1 week. The listed ingredients make approximately 12 balls. Instead of sunflower seeds, you can use nuts or almonds.