No Bake Chocolate & Dried Cranberry Energy Balls

In the Home

Nov 8

No Bake Chocolate & Dried Cranberry Energy Balls

I am excited for today’s snack because it has been a recent staple in my diet. I have been trying to eat healthier since my third child has arrived, and I don’t have a lot of time to eat because of the demands of motherhood and life. I am sure you can relate no matter whatever life stage you are in.

In the search to find a healthy and simple snack, I came across these 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Energy Bites from Chef Savvy. I added dried cranberries for more taste and texture, and I switched out the flax powder for flax seeds for more texture.

Not only do these bites contain fiber and protein, they are a delicious treat with the peanut butter, chocolate and dried cranberries. They take about 30 minutes to make and you can store these for up to a week in the fridge (longer in the freezer).

These energy bites are perfect during the holiday season because you can enjoy one before a holiday party and you won’t be as tempted to over indulge in all of the holiday goodies.

*This post contains affiliate links. For more information, please see my disclosures here.

To make your own no bake chocolate and dried cranberry energy balls, you will need:

2/3 cup of creamy peanut butter (I used honey roasted creamy peanut butter, so I didn’t have to add the honey)
2 tablespoons of honey (If you don’t use a honey infused peanut butter like I did)
1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup of flax seeds
1 cup of old fashioned oats
1/3 cup of dried cranberries

You can shop some of my favorite kitchen products used for this recipe below:

Step 1: Combine all ingredients into a large mixing bowl using a large spoon.

Ensure the peanut butter is coating all of the ingredients so that the balls will eventually stick together. It may be easiest to use your hands.

Step 2: Once all of the ingredients are incorporated together, place your mixture into the fridge for 30 minutes so that the ingredients can easily be formed into balls.

Step 3: Once your ingredients have had a chance to chill in the fridge, use your hands to form 2 inch balls. This recipe will make about 12 balls.

Step 4: Enjoy! Or store your energy bites in the fridge for up to one week or in the freezer for several months. I hope you enjoy this healthy, yet indulgent treat when you are short on time.