--- title: Peanut Butter Energy Balls description: These easy peanut butter energy balls are naturally sweetened with medjool dates and packed with healthy fats and fiber for a perfect on-the-go snack image: https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/3D62E1B4-DD80-4B34-ABF1-AF58EC0C4E28-5AF3C405-92DD-4BF1-8A24-0101D72C15CD.jpg --- [![Joolies California Superfruit](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_logo_tm11.png)](https://joolies.com/) - [Shop](https://joolies.com/collections/all) - [Find Us](https://joolies.com/pages/find-us) - [Recipes & More](https://blog.joolies.com/) - [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) - [Company News](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/company-news) - [Healthy Living](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/healthy-living) - [Dates 101](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dates-101) - [Our Dates](https://joolies.com/pages/our-dates) - [Sustainability](https://go.joolies.com/sustainability) - [Our Story](https://joolies.com/pages/our-story) - [Wholesale](https://go.joolies.com/wholesale) [![julies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/Joolies_June_2019/Images/logo.svg)](https://joolies.com/) ![organic medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/Scree8oluynshot_111.png) # Date Book [All](https://blog.joolies.com/) [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) [Company News](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/company-news) [Healthy Living](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/healthy-living) [Dates 101](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dates-101) # Peanut Butter Energy Balls 5 Minute Read Tags: [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) [Energy Booster](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/energy-booster) [Post Workout Meal](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/post-workout-meal) [Vegan](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/vegan) [Vegetarian](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/vegetarian) [Gluten-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/gluten-free) [Dairy-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dairy-free) [Soy-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/soy-free) [Oil-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/oil-free) [Egg-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/egg-free) [Refined Sugar-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/refined-sugar-free) [Breakfast](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/breakfast) [Snack](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/snack) Written by [Abby](https://blog.joolies.com/author/abby) ![buy dates online](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/3D62E1B4-DD80-4B34-ABF1-AF58EC0C4E28-5AF3C405-92DD-4BF1-8A24-0101D72C15CD.jpg) *These easy peanut butter energy balls are naturally sweetened with medjool dates and packed with healthy fats and fiber, perfect for an on-the-go snack any time you need it.*   Are you ever stumped on what to snack on? Or maybe you're bored of your go-to snacks? We get it! One of the reasons why **energy balls** are so great is for how customizable they are! The flavor combos are *endless* and you can tailor them to your personal needs 🙌 If you're trying to incorporate more protein, add in your favorite protein powder or some collagen peptides.   ![Buy Dates Online](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/42B4035C-3833-4A9F-A5CE-A5550E32F1F7-6B204623-CBE7-4A5D-90E1-D64D4A836997.jpg?width=900&name=42B4035C-3833-4A9F-A5CE-A5550E32F1F7-6B204623-CBE7-4A5D-90E1-D64D4A836997.jpg)   Made with only 5 ingredients, these **peanut butter energy balls** are vegan, gluten-free, and *only* sweetened with [medjool dates](https://joolies.com/collections/all/products/organic-medjool-dates-pack-of-two-whole-12oz-bags)🌴 making them **refined sugar-free** as well. This date recipe has a good balance of healthy fats, carbs, and protein which will help keep you full longer 😎They are great as a pre or post workout snack, mid-afternoon pick me up or whenever the hanger strikes!     ![Buy Dates Online](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/56727143-EB56-423C-801E-EC719C39C782-25F2E079-3E93-4BF0-AF68-D56BD6709B97.jpg?width=900&name=56727143-EB56-423C-801E-EC719C39C782-25F2E079-3E93-4BF0-AF68-D56BD6709B97.jpg)    ## Ingredients you'll need:   1. 1. [Joolies Medjool Dates](https://joolies.com/collections/all/products/organic-medjool-dates-pack-of-two-whole-12oz-bags) - The only *natural *sweetener needed. Don't forget to soak in warm water first! Why soak them? Well while they are juicy beforehand, this step allows them to become extra-hydrated to create the perfect texture for the energy balls. 2. **Gluten-free Oats** - We recommend using quick or rolled oats. Some of our favorite gluten-free oat brands are [Thrive Market](https://thrivemarket.com/p/thrive-market-organic-gluten-free-rolled-oats) and [Bob's Red Mill.](https://www.bobsredmill.com/gluten-free-organic-quick-cooking-rolled-oats.html) 3. **Peanut butter** - We went with creamy, but if you want some crunch...go crunchy😉 Whether you're creamy or crunchy we recommend using a peanut butter with no added oils or sugars. Some of our favorites are [Wild Friends](https://wildfriendsfoods.com/collections/peanut-butter/products/classic-creamy-peanut-butter-single-jar) and [Georgia Grinders](http://www.georgiagrinders.com/products/georgia-grinders-creamy-peanut-butter.html)!  4. **Flaxseed** - This adds healthy omega-3 fatty acids and great boost of fiber, protein, antioxidants and more. You can check out more benefits of flaxseed [here](https://www.health.com/nutrition/flaxseed-benefits). 5. **Cinnamon + sea salt** - To compliment and accentuate the other flavors! ## Optional add-ins: 1. 1. **Chocolate Chips**  - Turn these into a PB chocolate chip cookie with the addition of chocolate chips. Some of our favorites are [Enjoy Life dark chocolate morsels ](https://enjoylifefoods.com/collections/chocolate/products/dark-chocolate-morsels-3?variant=20209503928431)and [Hu dark chocolate gems 🍫](https://hukitchen.com/products/hu-gems?gclid=Cj0KCQjwg8n5BRCdARIsALxKb96HcW-RBoUWFqonvzELEbklffMeMyX0ZQbPq7d8VmCSvYwKDfCpWOwaAqwmEALw_wcB&interval=1&purchase_type=one-time&variant=31660162678857)  2. **Chia seeds/ Hemp seeds** - Any of these seeds are a great source of healthy fats, fiber, and protein. Some of our favorites are [Thrive Market](https://thrivemarket.com/p/thrive-market-chia-seeds)and [Manitoba Harvest.](https://manitobaharvest.com/products/organic-hemp-hearts) 3. **Collagen peptides ** - A great source of protein that also has many benefits for hair, skin, gut, and joints. This is [one brand](https://store.draxe.com/collections/collagen/products/collagen-protein) we love and you can also learn more about collagen peptides on their website.  If you make this energizing snack, be sure to tag us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jooliesdates/) **@jooliesdates** and use the hashtag **#jooliesdates** so we can see all your date-able recreations! And you can always comment below!    ![2-Oct-13-2020-07-58-19-22-PM (1)](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/New%20Blog%20Compress%20Images/2-Oct-13-2020-07-58-19-22-PM%20(1).png?width=480&name=2-Oct-13-2020-07-58-19-22-PM%20(1).png)      ## Peanut Butter Energy Balls Vegan, Gluten-Free, Refined sugar-free - prep time: 5 minutes - chill time: 10 minutes - total time: 15 minutes **Servings: 12**   **INGREDIENTS:** - 10 [Joolies dates](https://joolies.com/collections/all/products/organic-medjool-dates-pack-of-two-whole-12oz-bags), pitted - 1/2 cup peanut butter - 3/4 cup gluten-free oats - 1/4 cup flax seed - 1 tsp ground cinnamon - pinch of sea salt - 2 tbsp water\*   **DIRECTIONS:** 1. Soak pitted dates in warm water for 5 minutes. 2. Add all ingredients to a food processor and process until a sticky mixture forms  *Note: you may need to add 2 tbsp of water to reach desired consistency.* 3. Pop in the fridge for 10 minutes to chill the mixture. Roll into 1 inch balls and enjoy! *Store in an air-tight container in the fridge.* [Download Recipe](https://go.joolies.com/peanut-butter-energy-balls-download) [Buy Now Online](https://joolies-dates.myshopify.com/cart/45070615183679:1?channel=buy_button) ## Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest promotions, recipes, date-ing tips and giveaway opportunities! ### Subscribe Here! ![organic medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png) - [Shop](https://joolies.com/collections/all) - [Find Us](https://joolies.com/pages/find-us) - [Our Dates](https://joolies.com/pages/our-dates) - [Our Story](https://joolies.com/pages/our-story) - [Press](https://go.joolies.com/press) - [Wholesale](https://joolies.com/pages/wholesale) - [Blog](https://blog.joolies.com/) - GET IN TOUCH Grown \[with love\] under the California sun 🌴☀️ Path Copy@3x Created with Sketch. ![date](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/5221331/Joolies_June_2019/Images/date-new_250x250.png) [![Joolies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png)](https://joolies.com/collections/frontpage/products/whole) [![Joolies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png)](https://joolies.com/collections/frontpage/products/datesyrup) [![Joolies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png)](https://joolies.com/collections/frontpage/products/pitted) [Shop Now](https://joolies.com/products/whole) [info@joolies.com](mailto:info@joolies.com) © 2020. 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The flavor combos are endless and you can tailor them to your personal needs 🙌 If you're trying to incorporate more protein, add in your favorite protein powder or some collagen peptides. Made with only 5 ingredients, these peanut butter energy balls are vegan, gluten-free, and only sweetened with medjool dates🌴 making them refined sugar-free as well. This snack has a good balance of healthy fats, carbs, and protein which will help keep you full longer 😎They are great as a pre or post workout snack, mid-afternoon pick me up or whenever the hanger strikes! Ingredients you'll need: Joolies Pitted Dates The only natural sweetener needed. Don't forget to soak in warm water first! Why soak them? Well while they are juicy beforehand, this step allows them to become extra-hydrated to create the perfect texture for the energy balls. Gluten-free Oats We recommend using quick or rolled oats. Some of our favorite gluten-free oat brands are Thrive Market and Bob's Red Mill. Peanut butter We went with creamy, but if you want some crunch...go crunchy😉 Whether you're creamy or crunchy we recommend using a peanut butter with no added oils or sugars. Some of our favorites are Wild Friends and Georgia Grinders! Flaxseed This adds healthy omega-3 fatty acids and great boost of fiber, protein, antioxidants and more. You can check out more benefits of flaxseed here. Cinnamon + sea salt To compliment and accentuate the other flavors! Optional add-ins: Chocolate Chips Turn these into a PB chocolate chip cookie with the addition of chocolate chips. Some of our favorites are Enjoy Life dark chocolate morsels and Hu dark chocolate gems 🍫 Chia seeds/ Hemp seeds Any of these seeds are a great source of healthy fats, fiber, and protein. Some of our favorites are Thrive Market and Manitoba Harvest. Collagen peptides A great source of protein that also has many benefits for hair, skin, gut, and joints. This is one brand we love and you can also learn more about collagen peptides on their website. If you make this energizing snack, be sure to tag us on Instagram @jooliesdates and use the hashtag #jooliesdates so we can see all your date-able recreations! And you can always comment below! 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