Peanut Butter Bliss Balls (no food processor)

These healthy peanut butter bliss balls are made with healthy antioxidant-rich superfoods like cacao powder, flax, hemp, and chia seeds. They are the perfect guilt-free treat to satisfy your sweet tooth!

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how to make peanut butter bliss balls

These chewy and gooey peanut butter bliss balls are full of nutrients and are the perfect filling snack or dessert. The best part is that no food processor is required to make these!

peanut butter bliss balls lined up in rows in a glass dish on top of parchment paper

Equipment you’ll need

My favorite part about these bliss balls is that you don’t need any fancy machines to make them! All you need are good old-fashioned kitchen utensils.

Large bowl
Wooden spoon
Large airtight container
2 strips of parchment or wax paper
Large spoon or cookie dough scoop

Ingredients

See the section below for substitution ideas!

1 cup creamy peanut butter – no sugar added
3/4 cup pure maple syrup no sugar added
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbs cacao powder (not cocoa, unless that’s all you have on hand) You can get cacao powder here – healthier and more nutrient-dense than cocoa powder.
1/2 cup chocolate chips
2 cups organic rolled oats
3/4 cup super seed blend (flax, chia, hemp, pepita seed mixture – I get mine here from Amazon)

Make these into lactation bites using this recipe!

no bake peanut butter ball Instructions

In a large bowl add your peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract and cacao powder. Make a batter using a wooden spoon to stir the ingredients until well combined. The batter should be thick like brownie batter.

peanut butter bliss ball batter with a wooden spoon

Add your oats, seeds and chocolate chips and mix until everything is incorporated.

super seed blend in a stainless steel measuring cup being poured into a bowl with batter and a wooden spoon

Place your bowl in the fridge for 30 minutes. This sets the mixture and makes your balls easier to form.

Remove the bowl from the fridge and use a large spoon or cookie scoop to scoop and form your balls. You can make these however big or small you’d like!

cookie scoop being used to scoop peanut butter bliss balls

how to store peanut butter bliss balls

peanut butter bliss balls lined up in a storage container on top of parchment paper

Refrigerator

Store for up to 7 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Be sure to separate your peanut butter balls with a piece of wax paper or parchment paper.

Freezer

To freeze these energy bites, you’ll want to store them in an airtight container separated by wax or parchment paper and place them in the freezer for up to 3 months.

We like to freeze our peanut butter bites and just pull a few out to take on a hike with us! By the time we are ready for a boost of energy, they’re defrosted.

peanut butter bliss ball Tips

peanut butter bliss balls in a pyramid on a white plate one with a bite taken out

Make a batter first – You’ll want to mix together your liquid ingredients and powders first to make a batter before adding your mixins. If you add everything together all at once, you’ll have a hard time combining everything completely and could end up with chunks of cacoa powder.
Proper proportions – Be sure not to add too many mixins as your snack balls might turn out too dry, or too sticky.
Pick flavors that work well – If you’re building your own peanut butter balls, be sure to choose flavors that work well together. For example, cacao powder, maca powder, and chocolate chips all work well together. But goji berris might be weird with that combo.
Refrigerate before scooping – The key to super easy shaping of your energy balls is to refrigerate for at least 30 minutes after mixing and before scooping. This sets the mixture so it’s easy to form your balls.

when to serve peanut butter bliss balls

peanut butter bliss balls in a pyramid with a basket in the background

You can basically eat these peanut butter balls any time you want, but here are some fun suggestions for when to enjoy them!

Breakfast Protein Balls

These energy balls are a good source of protein and are a great supplement to breakfast. Serve these protein balls alongside eggs, toast, or a smoothie to sustain you until lunch.

Healthy Protein Ball Snack

Peanut butter protein balls are a great healthy snack alternative to the packaged snacks you’ll find in the store. Enjoy a protein ball for a snack in between meals to give you a boost of energy.

Dessert Bliss Balls

My personal favorite way to enjoy these peanut butter bliss balls is after dinner when I’m craving a sweet treat.

peanut butter bliss ball varieties

Build your own peanut butter bliss balls using the filler options below. Each category below is an important component of your recipe in order to bind your ingredients properly.

base

Rolled oats
Almond meal
Protein powder
Collagen powder

nut Butter

Peanut butter
Almond butter
Hazelnut butter
Cashew butter
Sunflower butter
A blend of nut butters

Add ins

Chocolate chips
Raisins
Cacao nibs
Mini chocolate chips
Dried cherries
Dried cranberries
Goji berries
Figs

Nuts and seeds

Chia seeds
Flax seeds
Hemp seeds
Chopped walnuts
Chopped pecans
Pepitas
Shredded coconut
Any other nuts you like chopped very small

Sweetener

Pure maple syrup
Honey
Date syrup
Dates softened and blended

Flavor and nutrition enhancers

Carob powder
Maca powder
Yacon powder
Ground butterscotch
Cocoa powder

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peanut butter bliss ball faq

Are bliss balls healthy?

As with anything, bliss balls are healthy in moderation. Having one or two a day is a great healthy snack, breakfast supplement, or dessert. The sugars come from natural sources so they’re healthier than most refined-sugar snacks and desserts.

How many bliss balls should I eat?

Shoot for eating one or two bliss balls per day.

What are bliss balls made of?

Bliss balls are often made from a base of peanut butter, oats, some kind of sweetener and a variety of add-in options like dried fruit or chocolate chips.

When should you eat protein balls?

You can eat protein balls as a snack, breakfast supplement, or dessert. Protein balls are a healthy alternative to many unhealthy snacks you buy in the store.

Is it ok to eat peanut butter every day?

Peanut butter can be enjoyed every day in moderation. Try to only eat about 2 tablespoons per day.

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Peanut Butter Bliss Balls

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Prep Time 15

Chilling time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 20 bliss balls

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 235

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes