Heart-Healthy Peanut Butter Balls
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with these Heart-Healthy Peanut Butter Balls, a no-bake snack that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Packed with wholesome ingredients like natural peanut butter, rolled oats, ground flaxseed, and chia seeds, these energy bites are brimming with fiber, protein, and omega-3s to keep you fueled throughout the day. Sweetened naturally with honey and enhanced by the luxurious addition of unsweetened shredded coconut and dark chocolate chips, they strike the perfect balance between healthy and satisfying. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these easy-to-make, no-cook bites are ideal for busy lifestyles. Perfect for meal prep, lunchboxes, or post-workout snacks, they’re stored easily in the fridge for up to a week. Boost your heart health and treat your taste buds with this wholesome, nutrient-dense recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Natural peanut butter (unsalted)
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 0.5 cup Ground flaxseed
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Dark chocolate chips
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the natural peanut butter, rolled oats, ground flaxseed, and honey. Stir until well mixed.
Add in the unsweetened shredded coconut, chia seeds, and vanilla extract. Mix the ingredients until they are evenly distributed.
Fold in the dark chocolate chips, ensuring they are dispersed throughout the mixture.
Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of the mixture and roll them into balls using your hands.
Place the peanut butter balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Chill the peanut butter balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up before serving.
Store the peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2604 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 175.7 g | 225% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.7 g | 218% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 25 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 202.3 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.0 g | 164% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.2 g | ||
| Protein | 88.2 g | 176% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 444 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 2639 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
