Vegan Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Energy Balls

Vegan Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Energy Balls

Today, we are making Vegan Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Energy Balls! If you’re a peanut butter lover, these peanut butter energy bites are not only a treat for your sweet tooth, but also a powerhouse of energy. So, if you’re looking for a no bae snack that’s not just tasty but also fuels your day, this is it! They’re no bake and full of wholesome ingredients and healthy fats like peanut butter, chia seeds, flax seeds, oats, dates and more.

Imagine creamy peanut butter, wholesome oats, sweet dates and a generous sprinkle of chocolate chips coming together in the perfect ratio. But what makes these peanut butter balls extra special? Well, not only are they a breeze to whip up, using a few simple ingredients, but they’re also completely vegan, gluten-free and soy-free, making them perfect for those with dietary restrictions to gluten, dairy or soy.

Why You’ll Love These No Bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Convenient Snacking: These peanut butter oatmeal balls are the perfect snack to grab in the afternoon, after work or school, when you’re looking for something convenient to eat, made of healthy ingredients, but don’t want to prepare food or use any equipment. These bites can be made in advance so you always have a delicious snack available when you need it!

No bake energy bites are easy recipes the whole family can make together too. They’re also great for packing in kids lunchboxes, in your school bag or work bag for a healthy snack during the day. Because of the healthy fats from the seeds and nut butter and the fiber from the oats, you’ll feel more full than if you just grabbed a sugary snack bar.

Substitutions

Peanut Butter: Use creamy or chunky, natural peanut butter. Natural peanut butter only contains one ingredient on the label – peanuts! The oils should rise to the top of the container (which is normal), so you’ll have to give it a good stir before using it.

Vanilla: Choose a high-quality vanilla extract, without additional caramel color or dyes. You can also use pure vanilla flavor, which is non-alcoholic so can’t have the “extract” label.

Rolled Oats:  Substitute with quick oats instead of rolled oats (old fashioned oats). For those with a gluten sensitivity, use certified gluten-free oats. Do not use oat flour as a substitute.

Medjool Dates: Dates are a sweet treat (I like to call them nature’s candy)! They provide a natural energy boost alongside the maple syrup, so no other refined sugar is needed here. You can substitute for plump black raisins instead. If using dates, go for the softest, most caramel-like dates which are Medjool. Deglet Noor dates will work as well.

Chocolate Chips: Use semisweet vegan chocolate chips for best results. You can use dark chocolate chips if you would like a simple recipe that isn’t as high in added sugar. However, it won’t taste as good due to the chocolate being more bitter. Additionally, when choosing chocolate, check the label to make sure there are no dairy products added (like milk powder) so it is vegan.

Maple Syrup: Choose pure maple syrup, with only one ingredient on the label. You can also substitute another liquid sweetener, like agave nectar.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Balls Recipe Notes

• For extra-chocolately energy balls, roll the balls in mini chocolate chips before eating!

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