Peanut Butter & Jelly Bites
A quick and easy recipe for energy bites made with peanut butter, oats, honey, dried blueberries, and ground flaxseed for a nutrient-dense snack on the go.
Servings 25 balls
Calories 82kcal
Ingredients
- 1¼ cup dry quick oats use certified GF oats for a gluten-free version
- ¼ cup dried wild blueberries I buy these at Trader Joe's
- ½ cup crunchy peanut butter (or creamy) no stir binds the best- I use Jif Naturals
- ½ cup ground golden flaxseed
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into the bowl of an electric mixer.
- Blend on low to medium speed until just combined and the mixture clumps together.
- Roll into tbsp-size balls and place on a wax paper-lined baking sheet. Chill for at least an hour. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
A 2-ball serving has 164 calories, 20 grams of carbs, 4 grams of protein, 8 grams of fat, and 4 grams of fiber.
- Don’t over-blend the ingredients into a smooth paste. You want to see the oats and fruit in your bites! If you’re using an electric mixer, blend on low to medium speed until just combined. If you’re using a food processor, just give it a few pulses.
- To make rolling easier, chill the mixture in the fridge for 10–15 minutes before you start. This gives the oats time to soak up excess moisture, making the whole process way less of a mess. Lightly wetting your palms can also help.
Nutrition
Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg