Peanut Butter Energy Balls



I discovered this recipe for No Bake Oatmeal Peanut Butter Balls several years ago.  The kids really loved them, but I struggled to make them because they were so hard to mix by hand.  Then I discovered that I could mix them using my 8 quart Kitchenaid mixer.  This recipe is the absolute maximum that my 8 quart bowl can handle, so if you have a smaller mixer, you will need to at least halve the recipe.  I also added protein powder for a little protein boost and adjusted the liquid added accordingly.

I make these once a week.  They are the perfect lunch staple, afternoon snack, or anytime pick me up.  Hope you enjoy!

Peanut Butter Energy Balls

8 cups quick oats
4 1/2 cups peanut butter
1 1/4 cups honey
1 cup vanilla protein powder (I use this one) 
1 1/4 cups mini chocolate chips

Place all ingredients except chocolate chips in mixer and mix on low until combined.  Add chocolate chips and mix until incorporated. 

Shape into 1 inch balls.  I find that I have to press them together instead of rolling them like a cookie ball because they will tend to fall apart.  Store, covered, in the refrigerator. 

If omitting protein powder, reduce peanut butter to 4 cups and honey to 1 cup.


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