No Bake Energy Bites (with PB2)

LWhite07
LWhite07 Posts: 4
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These are amazingly good. You could even use peanut flour in place of the PB2 and the calorie content would remain approximately the same and reduce the sodium content since peanut flour is sodium-free! :bigsmile:

• 6 tablespoons PB2 (prepared with 3-4 tbsp water)
• 2/3 cup (dry) oatmeal (old-fashioned oats)
• 1/3 cup chocolate chips (mini chips work best)
• 1/3 cup ground flax seed
• 1/3 cup coconut flakes
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Directions:
In a medium bowl, mix PB2 with water (6 tbsp PB2/3-4 tbsp water),blend well.
Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and stir until thoroughly mixed.
Let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour.
Once chilled, roll into balls of about 1″ in diameter
Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.

Makes approximately 20 1” balls.

Nutritional Information for 20 pieces:

Calories per piece: 59
Carbohydrate (g): 9
Fat (g): 2
Protein (g) 2

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  • this_time_nextyear
    this_time_nextyear Posts: 53
    They sound really good. I just wish PB2 was obtainable in the UK. We are so behind in so many things!
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    59 calories isn't much energy
  • angdpowers
    angdpowers Posts: 311 Member
    I make these too!!! So good!! usually skip the coconut to shave the cals but I LOOOOOVE these! The chips give it just enough sweetness!
  • angdpowers
    angdpowers Posts: 311 Member
    59 calories isn't much energy

    Thats PER piece!! ~60cals is a lot for that small of a bit
  • DrBroPHD
    DrBroPHD Posts: 245 Member
    They sound really good. I just wish PB2 was obtainable in the UK. We are so behind in so many things!

    I too judge a entire society by its availability of highly processed nut butters
  • jenboxer77
    jenboxer77 Posts: 1
    Sounds like a great treat for little calories! Thanks for sharing! :smile:
  • Jo5ie
    Jo5ie Posts: 33 Member
    They sound really good. I just wish PB2 was obtainable in the UK. We are so behind in so many things!


    I buy mine on ebay :smile:
  • workma24
    workma24 Posts: 2
    What's PB2?
  • ericarae33
    ericarae33 Posts: 211 Member
    Do you use sweetened coconut?
  • nlhr2011
    nlhr2011 Posts: 12 Member
    What's PB2?

    Alternate of peanut butter, way less cals
  • MzzNkki
    MzzNkki Posts: 57
    bump
  • Crazibaker
    Crazibaker Posts: 130 Member
    yum! Thanks for posting.
  • kicklikeaGIRL
    kicklikeaGIRL Posts: 867 Member
    bump
  • jellybeanhed313
    jellybeanhed313 Posts: 344 Member
    What's PB2?

    Its basically dehydrated/defatted peanuts that have been roasted and ground into a powder. It has a nice peanut taste, but you mix it with water so its waaaay less in calories and fat. I like it a lot. Great for mixing in smoothies.
  • LWhite07
    LWhite07 Posts: 4
    I use unsweetened coconut, but you can use sweetened if you wish!
  • LWhite07
    LWhite07 Posts: 4
    I make these too!!! So good!! usually skip the coconut to shave the cals but I LOOOOOVE these! The chips give it just enough sweetness!

    I love using Nevada Manna Sugar Free mini chocolate chips, especially for these since there's already the sweetness from the honey. :smile:
  • justjenny
    justjenny Posts: 529 Member
    Sounds delish!
  • Reikofs
    Reikofs Posts: 26 Member
    I just got some PB2 both plain and chocolate. Both are very good. I bet these bites would taste great using the chocolate or adding some unsweetened cocoa powder to the recipe. Then u could omit the chocolate chips and add some chopped up nuts like almonds.
  • dawn1801
    dawn1801 Posts: 117 Member
    Bump
  • sweetNsassy2584
    sweetNsassy2584 Posts: 515 Member
    I make these all the time but with real PB,I don't skimp on that ingredient. They are delicious!
  • tdbernrd
    tdbernrd Posts: 510 Member
    Bump
  • LWhite07
    LWhite07 Posts: 4
    I just got some PB2 both plain and chocolate. Both are very good. I bet these bites would taste great using the chocolate or adding some unsweetened cocoa powder to the recipe. Then u could omit the chocolate chips and add some chopped up nuts like almonds.

    That is a fantastic idea! I found that if you do half PB2 and half Peanut Flour the flavor is much closer to real peanut butter. I made a few changes here and there and got these down to 55 calories per bite :)
  • houlenberg
    houlenberg Posts: 107 Member
    Yum! I made these with regular peanut butter a few weeks ago and while they were VERY yummy, they were too calorie laden for me. I'm gonna try it again with the PB2!
  • MKSamra
    MKSamra Posts: 24 Member
    energy bites!

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