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Maca Peanut Butter Energy Balls

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Posted:4/2/18
Updated:7/18/21
Bowl of maca peanut butter energy balls with chocolate chips and peanut butter strewn on counter
Bowl of maca peanut butter energy balls with chocolate chips and peanut butter strewn on counter

These Maca Peanut Butter Energy Balls are LOADED with the goods. Peanut butter, oats, maca powder, nuts and sweetened with Medjool dates. Vegan, gluten-free and basically the best snack, ever.

Bowl of maca peanut butter energy balls with chocolate chips and peanut butter strewn on counter this recipe

So yes, it’s that time again for MORE ENERGY BALLS.

Never enough ballz in my life. There are so many ways to enjoy them and the possibilities are virtually endless.

For this particular recipe I decided I’d do something I haven’t actually done before…

I combined my two favorite energy ball styles into one.

Maca Peanut Butter Energy Balls

maca peanut butter energy balls in bowl with peanut butter on spoon

Dates/Nuts meet Oats/Nut Butter.

I took date based energy balls and combined them with oat/nut butter energy balls. I was looking for a new recipe that really packed some awesome ingredients into one powerhouse ball recipe.

ingredients for maca energy balls and bites in measuring cups and food processor

Short list of ingredients needed

  • dates
  • peanut butter
  • nuts (I used cashews + walnuts)
  • maca powder
  • rolled oats
  • mini chocolate chips

Just six ingredients, a food processor and about 15 minutes is all you need for this amazing healthy snack.

Bowl of maca peanut butter energy balls

Some notes about these peanut butter energy balls

Medjool Dates – The dates act as the sticky sweetener/binder here and you’ll need the food processor to help break them down (along with the nuts). If you don’t have a food processor or you’re looking for a sub, you could replace the dates with 1/2 cup honey or brown rice syrup.

Maca Powder – I like to incorporate different superfoods into various everyday foods like my coffee and snack recipes like energy balls. Maca is said to be great for hormonal balance. Our hormones essentially control everything from sleep to stress to weight and everything in between, so I’d say it’s a pretty good idea to keep them in line.

Rolled Oats – I wanted to add oats here for some extra fiber, and it’s another source of good carbs plus a a little protein. I used the food processor and pulsed them in.

Water – I did use a could tablespoons of water to help bring the mixture together a bit better. If your dates are really dry you may need to do this. You can also soak your dates before processing them which will help.

ball of maca peanut butter energy balls with spoon of peanut butter, medjool dates and oats on board

Oh, and mini chocolate chips. Couldn’t resist those. I mean peanut butter + chocolate = hellloooo one of the best combos ever.

But all in all this recipe is super simple and freaking delish.

Maca Peanut Butter Energy Balls FTW.

bowl of maca energy bites with dates and chocolate chips

Let me know if you make this recipe by leaving a comment and review below! I love hearing from you and it helps others learn about the recipe too. Xx Ashley

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These Maca Peanut Butter Energy Balls are LOADED with the goods. Peanut butter, oats, maca powder, nuts and sweetened with Medjool dates. Vegan, gluten-free and basically the best snack, ever.

  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 24 energy balls 1x
  • Category: snacks
  • Method: oven
  • Cuisine: american

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup packed Medjool dates, pitted (about 12)
  • 1 cup mixed nuts (I used cashews and walnuts)
  • 1/2 cup all natural peanut butter
  • 3 TBS maca powder
  • 3/4 cup rolled oats
  • 2–3 TBS water
  • 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

Option to toast nuts beforehand: place nuts on baking sheet and bake at 325ºF for 8-9 minutes. Allow to cool. If dates are dry, soak in warm water for 5 minutes then drain. Be sure to pit dates.

  1. In bowl of large food processor add pitted dates, nuts and peanut butter. Process until nuts have broken down into small pieces and mixture is sticky.
  2. Add in maca powder and oats; process until mixture comes together adding water 1 tablespoon at a time. The mixture may feel somewhat crumbly, but should hold together once formed into balls. Add a little bit of water and continue to process if needed. 
  3. Remove S-blade and fold in mini chocolate chips.
  4. Using rounded tablespoon, shape mixture into balls – you should get about 24 energy balls.
  5. Store in airtight container in fridge and enjoy!

Notes

Storing: I keep energy balls in fridge and enjoy within 2 weeks. If freezing, they can be kept for several months. Just make sure they’re stored in an airtight container. 

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/24
  • Calories: 131
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 9
  • Fat: 8
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 14
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 3

Keywords: maca peanut butter energy balls, energy protein bites, healthy snacks

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About Ashley

"Ashley Walterhouse is the founder of Fit Mitten Kitchen, based in the Greater Lansing Area of Michigan, AKA “the Mitten.” Ashley grew up as a picky eater but later discovered that eating healthy was actually easy and fun. She started FMK in 2015 as a way to share her newfound love of developing healthier recipes for all to enjoy."

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  1. Virjinia @ With Purpose and Kindness says

    4/3/2018 at 10:35 am

    These sound super delicious! I can’t wait to give them a try. I’ve pinned it for later! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Talia says

    4/4/2018 at 7:24 pm

    New to your blog so maybe you explained it somewhere else. How important is the Maca powder? Or energy powder in general? Does it affect the flavor of the ball, or does it just help with the monitoring of our hormones like you said above?

    Thanks! Can’t wait to check out other recipes you have

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      4/5/2018 at 8:19 am

      Hi Talia, Sorry if I wasn’t very clear there with the maca – If you read this article it will give you some more detailed info. As for how important it is, you can omit and the recipe is fine without. It adds a subtle flavor but more so added in for the nutritional benefits. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  3. Annelyse says

    4/7/2018 at 6:19 pm

    I am looking at buying some Maca Powder on amazon. The one I am looking at gives the option of either gelatinized or raw. Do you know what the difference is? I am a maca powder-noob.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      4/7/2018 at 7:51 pm

      Hi Annelyse! So it’s actually kind of personal preference but I personally go for the gelatinized – it’s said to be easier to digest.

      Reply
  4. Jody says

    4/27/2018 at 1:37 am

    Hi Ashley,
    I’d like to try these, but I’m one of the small percentage of Celiac/NCGS peeps who can’t tolerate GF oats. Is there anything you’d suggest to use as a substitute?
    I have heard Bob’s gluten free oats are the best, but I had a bad reaction to another brand, and honestly, don’t want to chance it. I was sick for days.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      4/27/2018 at 12:15 pm

      Oh man that is tough! Honestly you would probably be okay omitting the oats and maybe just adding a few tablespoons of an all purpose GF flour or possibly even coconut flour if you want a “dough” like consistency. Otherwise try leaving out and the consistency would be more like a larabar. Hope that helps!

      Reply
    • Tamara says

      5/2/2021 at 3:14 pm

      I loved the recipe! I saw in the nutrition information it said that it has cholesterol. Cholesterol is only found in animal cells (animal based products) so if this recipe is plant-based, I’m confused where the cholesterol comes from. Is it the chocolate chips that make a difference? I did make sure to use dairy-free ones.

      Reply
      • Ashley says

        5/3/2021 at 8:50 am

        Hi there! Glad you enjoyed the recipe and thanks for bringing this to my attention. I’ll double check the nutrition information and make sure everything was entered correctly. Could have been a typo. Thanks!

        Reply
  5. Shannon says

    2/16/2019 at 2:38 pm

    How many calories in one energy bite?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      3/6/2019 at 12:23 pm

      Hi Shannon, I just updated the nutrition info to reflect approx calculations for 1 bite (out of 24).

      Reply
  6. Hannah Elise Hamilton says

    2/20/2020 at 4:39 am

    Hi just wondering, how long these will keep for? Should I keep them in the fridge? Thank you.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      2/20/2020 at 8:57 am

      They’ll last a good couple weeks + in the fridge! You can also store in the freezer for months at a time (about 4 or so). I’ll update the recipe card to reflect this note!

      Reply
  7. Julie S says

    2/5/2021 at 11:31 pm

    Hi there! I’m excited to try this…I’m kind new this world (non-processed foods). When you say mixed nuts, are you saying raw?? Typically I was told to soak raw cashews over night. Do I need to do the same here??

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      2/8/2021 at 12:25 pm

      The mixed nuts can be raw! Kind of personal preference. If you buy them roasted, just make sure they are unsalted. You do not need to soak cashews for this recipe. If there is ever a time cashews need to be soaked, it will be in the directions 🙂 Hope that helps! Let me know if you ever have any questions on other recipes as well 🙂

      Reply

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