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Peanut Butter Hemp Energy Balls

July 9, 2018 by Lindsay 8 Comments

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These Peanut Butter Hemp Energy Balls are packed with fiber and protein and low in added sugar. A healthy, kid-friendly snack that’s easy to make- no protein powder required!

Peanut Butter Hemp Energy Balls made without protein powder

Hi friends!

If you follow me over on IG stories, you’ve seen these energy balls for several weeks now. They’re basically my new favorite snack! I like them because they’re packed with nut butter, lots of seeds, oats, and other goodies but they don’t have a ton of added honey like most energy balls do. I add some sprinkles and chocolate chips to make them more enticing to my kiddos but those are optional!

I also like that one batch makes 24 good-sized balls. I can prep a batch on the weekend and store them in the fridge to enjoy all week long. These start with a base of rolled oats and then I add hemp hearts, ground flax and pepitas (pumpkin seeds) and grind them all up in the food processor until they’re well mixed with no big chunks. Then I add some peanut butter, honey, and a bit of vanilla extract. You could sub your favorite nut butter or try sunflower seed butter to make them nut-free. Last I add a little water or milk to help everything stick and mix in the fun stuff (sprinkles and chocolate chips).

Are hemp heart cookies more your style? Try these Peanut Butter Hemp Seed Cookies!

Peanut Butter Hemp Energy Balls made with oats and flax

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These Peanut Butter Hemp Energy Balls are packed with fiber and protein for a healthy, kid-friendly snack made without protein powder

  • Author: Lindsay
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 24 balls 1x

Ingredients

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2 cups rolled oats

1/4 cup hemp hearts

1/4 cup ground flaxseed

1/2 cup pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds)

1/4 cup honey

1/2 cup peanut butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

2–3 Tablespoons water or milk

chocolate chips and sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, combine rolled oats, hemp, flax and pumpkin seeds. Process until finely ground.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine honey, peanut butter and vanilla and microwave 30-45 seconds. Mix well.
  3. Pour honey mixture into food processor and process until well combined.
  4. Add water (or milk) by the Tablespoon and pulse until wet enough for the mixture to stick together when you squeeze it in your hands.
  5. Add sprinkles and/or chocolate chips if using and pulse a couple times to mix in.
  6. Roll into balls and store in the fridge.

Notes

If you don’t want the chocolate chips to melt, you’ll need to let the mixture sit for a few minutes after adding the honey mixture since it will be warm. Otherwise, add them right away and they’ll get melty and add a nice chocolate goodness throughout the balls.

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These Peanut Butter Hemp Energy Balls are packed with fiber and protein and low in added sugar. A healthy, kid-friendly snack that's easy to make- no protein powder required!

Looking for more energy balls? Here are 12 Kid-Friendly Energy Ball Recipes Made Without Protein Powder.

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–Lindsay–

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About Lindsay

Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. Kelli at Hungry Hobby says

    July 9, 2018 at 9:22 PM

    The little star sprinkles are such a cute addition! My nephew would LOVE these!

    Reply
  2. Delia says

    July 11, 2018 at 1:05 PM

    Just made them for the first time! Very easy and tasty. Can you freeze them? It made more than I expected.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 12, 2018 at 7:14 AM

      I haven’t tried to freeze them yet but I’d say it’s def worth a try!

      Reply
  3. Anette Aldrich says

    April 29, 2019 at 8:51 AM

    Do u know the nutrition info on this recipe?

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    • Lindsay says

      April 29, 2019 at 12:28 PM

      i don’t, sorry!

      Reply
    • Rachel says

      March 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM

      Here’s the estimated nutrition breakdown for your recipe (total and per serving if divided into 8 portions):

      Total Nutrition (entire batch):

      Calories: ~2,280 kcal

      Protein: ~97g

      Carbohydrates: ~179g

      Fiber: ~34g

      Sugar: ~32g

      Fat: ~147g

      Saturated Fat: ~20g

      Omega-3s: ~12g (from flaxseed & hemp hearts)

      Calcium: ~360mg

      Iron: ~25mg

      Per Serving (if divided into 8 portions):

      Calories: ~285 kcal

      Protein: ~12g

      Carbohydrates: ~22g

      Fiber: ~4g

      Sugar: ~4g

      Fat: ~18g

      Saturated Fat: ~2.5g

      This is a nutrient-dense mix, rich in healthy fats, plant-based protein, fiber, and omega-3s. It’s great for energy and digestion while being naturally sweetened with maple syrup.

      From chatgpt

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  4. Patrycia Dube says

    June 2, 2019 at 3:20 PM

    I didn’t heat anything because I used raw honey and wanted to keep the antioxidants intact. These are by far my favorite energy balls! I just mixed with my hand after processing all of the dry ingredients. Perfect amount of honey. I skipped the chocolate and just added some sprinkles. Thanks!

    Reply
  5. elena says

    June 27, 2019 at 12:41 AM

    Brown rice syrup instead of honey and some almond milk (I´m vegan!) they came out deliciously perfect, thanks

    Reply

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