Sweet, nutty, and absolutely delicious, these no-bake Peanut Butter Coconut Balls are a perfect energizing snack that is both satisfying and healthful. These energy balls are super easy to make and packed with SUPERFOODS. Loaded with wonderful flavors and totally guilt-free. So addictive!
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It looks like snacks are in high demand at the moment. That's no wonder, really. We are still at home, working, and homeschooling. Stressing about all sorts of things, mostly about what's coming AFTER this unfortunate pandemic event.
Sorting out our "new normal" life is not easy. This high stress makes us look for snacks that will boost our energy and mood. I'm glad to see that many of you reach out for healthier snack options, rather than store-bought high-sugar ones. Glad to see you're following my tips on foods you need to stop buying at the grocery store to keep your immunity strong and healthy. Well done!
After last week and HUGE success of Peanut Butter Protein Balls, with my family and on the internet, I decided to make another batch. My husband asked to make him again something peanuty, delicious, and energizing. So I made another round of energy balls. This time I included one of my favorite flavor - coconut.
These Peanut Butter Coconut Balls turned out to be a smash. They are delicious. Coconuty, peanuty. Sweet and munchy. Addictive and so satisfying. But above all, so HEALTHY. No-bake, gluten-free, packed with WHOLESOME ingredients, filled with oats, coconut, and energizing peanut butter. Plus, so easy to make. Win!
No-bake Peanut Butter Coconut Balls ingredients
To make these protein-packed beauties, you will need ONLY 5 simple pantry ingredients + some simple spices. I also offer plenty of substitutions, so there’s no excuse to not give these energy balls a try right away.
The main ingredients are:
- OATS: I used rolled oats. Oats are excellent source of fiber, especially beta-glucan, a type of soluble fiber, that is known for its power to reduce LDL and total cholesterol levels, thus keep heart healthy. (1) Beta-glucan is also known to reduce blood sugar levels and insulin response, and support growth of good bacteria in the digestive tract. (2, 3) Furthermore, oats are high in vitamins, minerals, and powerful antioxidants, as well as proteins. (4) Oats are great source of energy and fullness that's why I highly recommend to include oats in your everyday healthy diet.
- PEANUT BUTTER: I used creamy all natural peanut butter here. Peanut butter is versatile protein-packed spread that is not only super tasty but super healthy too. It’s packed with proteins and healthy fats, as well with fibers. (5) Peanut butter is low in carbs and suitable for people with type 2 diabetes or those following a low-carb diet. Also, half of the fat in peanut butter is made up of oleic acid, a healthy type of monounsaturated fat that promotes good heart health.
- COCONUT CHIPS: Coconut chips, or coconut flakes, are basically the coconut meat sliced into long strips. Coconut is loaded with nutrients - mostly fat and fibers, that provide many benefits for our health. Around 89% of the coconut fat is saturated fat (6) and while saturated fat has bad reputation of being unhealthy if consumed in high amounts, most of the coconut fats are medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which are absorbed intact in your small intestine and used by your body to produce energy (7). Also, most of the fibers in coconut meat are insoluble, meaning that it doesn’t get digested. Instead, it helps to keep our digestive system healthy and aids bowel health. You can snack coconut chips on his own, make Toasted Cinnamon Coconut Chips - so yummy, or use them to make no-bake energy balls. In this recipe, I used unsweetened coconut chips. Raw, unflavored and super healthy, it’s perfect for making this treat.
- SWEETENER: To sweeten these coconut energy bites, I used raw honey. Raw honey is unrefined sweetener with many health benefits. It gives subtle sweetness yet won’t overload the balls with much sugary calories. For vegan version, you can use maple or date syrup.
- HEMP SEEDS: To boost these coconut energy bites with some extra superfood super-powers, I also added some hemp seeds. Hemp seeds are packed with omega-6 and omega-3 essential fatty acids but also a great source of high-quality proteins.
To spice things up a bit, I added some Ceylon cinnamon. Beside wonderful flavor, cinnamon added some more health benefits too. Of course, I added a splash of vanilla too, just to make these beauties more irresistible.
How to make Peanut Butter Coconut Balls
Usually, to make energy balls, you would need a food processor. But these Peanut Butter Coconut Balls require no extra equipment – only mixing bowl and spatula.
- Start with preparing and measuring all ingredients using measuring cups.
- In a large mixing bowl add honey, peanut butter and vanilla. Mix using spatula or whisk until you get nice tick and sticky mixture.
- Add in oats, coconut flakes, cinnamon and hemp seeds. Mix everything together using spatula.
- Using a spoon, scoop out the dough and roll between your palms to form a little bite-size ball. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Place balls on a plate, serving tray or in an airtight container and refrigerate to harden.
- Makes 10-12 (big, around two-bites) balls. Recommended serving size is 1 ball.
PRO TIPS:
- If peanut butter is too hard, microwave it for a few seconds to soften.
- Use natural soft peanut butter. Crunchy won’t work well here.
- If you notice that mixture is to dry and crumbly, add a teaspoon of warm water.
- If coconut flakes are too large (chunky), you can shred them in a grinder or food processor.
Substitutions
- Substitute ground HEM SEEDS with ground chia seeds or flax seeds.
- You can add 2 scoops of protein powder or collagen powder to boost proteins.
- Substitute HONEY with maple syrup or date syrup.
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond butter, or any nut butter or nut-free butter.
- FOR GLUTEN-FREE: Use certified gluten-free oats.
- FOR VEGAN: Use maple syrup.
Tips for storing
- Keep covered in air-tight food container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
- HOW TO FREEZE: Place balls in a zip-lock bag. Keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw for 10 minutes on room temperature.
Everything about these Peanut Butter Coconut Balls is absolutely amazing. They are:
- no-bake and made with only few simple pantry ingredients,
- full of high-quality dietary fibers that promote good digestion, weight loss, and a healthy digestive system,
- loaded with proteins,
- rich in healthy omega-3s,
- free of refined sugars,
- gluten-free and vegan,
- low in calories, kid-friendly and very satisfying,
- perfect post-workout energizing bite,
- perfect everyday snack for whole family.
These coconut energy bites are in one word PERFECT. Sweet, chewy, filled with wonderful flavors. Energizing and mood boosting. And totally guilt-free. I love to have one or two balls in the morning before my yoga practice. Hope you'll find them delicious too. Enjoy!
Peanut Butter Coconut Balls recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup coconut chips
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds
- 1 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl add 2 tablespoon honey, 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix using spatula or whisk until you get nice tick and sticky mixture.
- Add in 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/3 cup coconut chips, 1/4 cup hemp seeds and 1 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon. Mix everything together using spatula.
- Using a spoon, scoop out the dough and roll between your palms to form a ball. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Place balls on a plate, serving tray or in an airtight container and refrigerate to harden.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Substitute ground HEM SEEDS with ground chia seeds or flax seeds.
You can add 2 scoops of protein powder or collagen powder to boost proteins.
Substitute HONEY with maple syrup or date syrup.
You can substitute peanut butter with almond butter, or any nut butter or nut-free butter.
FOR GLUTEN-FREE: Use certified gluten-free oats.
FOR VEGAN: Use maple syrup. Nutritional Disclaimer
Nutrition
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I have never tried Peanut Butter balls before but expect these taste amazing! Such a fabulous treat and something I should look into when I need a boost on Keto! Sim x
These sound like such a healthy and simple snack
I love having little snacks like this on hand. Makes for a perfect mid-day pick me up and satisfies that sweet tooth I have!
What would you recommend as a coconut substitute? I am allergic.
Great combination of flavors in this recipe! Looks so perfect!
Yum! My son will love these Peanut Butter Coconut Balls! Looks really delicious and satisfying in every bite.
My wife will surely love this Peanut Butter Coconut Balls! This looks really delicious and satisfying!
I wish I liked coconut but the rest of the ingredients sound amazing!
I love the combination of peanut butter and coconut in these little bites of yumminess!
I have never tried a peanut butter coconut ball before, but the flavors sound amazing!
Love that these taste good but are also good for me!
Wow - I have a favorite energy ball recipe but have never seen the peanut butter - coconut combo before. Delicious!
YUM. Thanks for all the helpful tips.
What a healthy and delicious snack, thanks for sharing this great recipe
We love peanut butter in our house so this is right up our street for sure. these look super yummy x
Wow! This recipe is a must try. I love peanut butter and coconut sounds good combination.
Those peanut butter coconut balls look quite delicious! It's easy to make and I'm sure the kids will love them.
The dish looks wonderful. Will try the recipe for sure!
I love Peanut Butter Coconut Balls! It's my power booster! I hope to make some on weekends!
I love peanut butter! This looks like a yummy recipe! I definitely want to try this out sometime.
I bet the peanut butter coconut balls were a big hit. I can imagine they would be here too!
I just printed this up. I can't wait to try it--especially with crunchy peanut butter!
i'm no fan of coconut flakes so i will be passing. but i still want to try one of your energy balls sometime. maybe i can make this w/o the coconut?
I love peanut butter, and this recipe looks delicious! What a great snack to have this!
They look really good. Also, I find your recipe simple and relatively easy to realize.
Wow! this is an easy and simple recipe. The pictures look so good and thanks for adding vegan substitutes. I'll try my hands on this recipe over the weekend :)
Yay! Two of my favorites in one healthy energy boosting snack! I have to make these soon. I have not been much of an energizer bunny lately so maybe this is going to perk me up!. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
I always love to try making a delicious, healthy and an easy snacks for the kids and I think this one is a perfect recipe for me to make. Thanks for sharing!
I recently started adding peanut butter to my oaty bliss balls and although they're good, it completely transforms them. So delicious. I've only ever used dates in mine, but I reckon honey would make a nice change.
I love peanut butter. Will try this recipe tomorrow
This peanut butter coconut balls looks delicious and filling love to try it as my afternoon snack.
These look like a great recipe! I love making anything grab and go easy like this for us to have during the week!
Ah come on, that looks so SO good!
And its several hours left before I am back home from work! Cravings! :D
Perfect snack! Healthy, nutritious and just a delicious bite! I'm in!
These were so easy to make and they taste was outstanding. Keeping this recipe on standby to make again. I think next time I will do a double batch!
I've been looking for some healthier snacks, these were just right! I love that I could make a big batch and store them in the freezer. My toddler loves them too, so that's a bonus.
I love peanut butter and coconut. What a great combination! I've never had anything like this before. Thanks for sharing.
What a Lovely combination this is. I can't wait to try. Yum !
I love homemade energy bites, and definitely adding these to my list to try! They are perfect as a pre or post- workout snack, and much much healthier than so many shop-bought ones!
We have chia seeds and flax, so I want to make a few different versions of these! My husband loves them for taking on his long cycle rides, and I like them with my tea in the afternoon!
Yum! These Peanut Butter Coconut Balls look sooo yummy and easy to make. My wife will love this for sure.
These energy balls are so easy to make, and they are a perfect bite! Love all the texture and flavor, not to mention the healthy, too!
Oo, I was wanting to make something like this the other day and for the life of me, I could NOT find the recipe. Yay! Thank you!
Oh this combination sounds delicious! I love adding shredded coconut to my energy bites!
Oh yes I need to try these! They sound so great! We love easy snacks like this!
Using honey or maple syrup in these looks amazing! Everything about this recipe looks delicious!
This is right up my alley! Sounds delicious and helps with energy is a huge bonus! Bookmarked and looking forward to trying these very soon!
I'm excited that I have all the ingredients to make these this afternoon! What a great treat.
You're so right about the non-stop snacking but it's great that this Peanut butter coconut energy balls is easy to make. I'll be trying your recipe.
These look absolutely delicious! Could you sub the coconut for chocolate chips you think?
Great recipe and you've done such a great creativity on this. Loved how you make peanut as your main ingredient on your recipe. Loved it!
I might just have to make these today! They sound so yummy and I love anything no bake!
These look absolutely delicious! I used to make protein balls all the time as a snack for my kids, but it's been a while since I did. I need to get back into the habit. I can't wait to try your recipe!
What a tasty and delicious snack! I love it!
This looks delicious. I love this coconut ball recipe. Definitely going to make one.
I love these flavors and for sure I will love these treats!
Happy to have found this recipe. I just got a large jar of peanut butter. I am going to make this for the family. This is a healthier snack everyone will enjoy for sure.
This is definitely a healthy and flavorful snack option. Perfect for my sweet tooth craving and tiffin box option too.
I don't think I've ever had peanut butter and coconut together. I definitely have to try these.
These look delicious! I love anything with coconut chips on top. It really adds flavor.
These peanut butter coconut balls look like something I'd make and then eat all up before anyone else could have them. I'm a sucker for anything with coconut in them. I'll have to try this recipe next week.
These look delicious! My son works out a lot and I know he would enjoy them for the extra protein. (I just want them for the taste.)
OK now I am all for something like this - they sound like they would taste delicious - who doesn't love some coconut!
I love the combination of these two flavors. Looking forward to giving this recipe a try.
I have plenty of peanut butter so I will be making these. They sound so healthy.
I like energy balls that can quickly satisfy any cravings. Coconut flavor is one of my favorite.
These look so good, I like that there are only a few ingredients. I've never used coconut chips before, I'll have to look for them at the store :)
My husband's looking to start eating healthier again so he might like this. I am too but I'm not a coconut lover. it seems my kids take after me as well! I was always the only one in my family apart from my late grandfather.
These look like a really great easy snack to keep you powered up and I reckon being peanut butter based I might also be able to get my kid to eat them too!
You are so right in these days of staying in isolation we are always looking for a tasty healthy snack. I will have to try this one and get all the good supplements.
OMG, I love this recipe. I literally have a giant bag of coconut shavings that I have no idea what to do with. Getting my peanut butter coconut balls on. Thanks!
These sound amazing, I used to make them with lemon and coconut so I'll have to try your version!
These look so good. I love any way to get protein in my system now.
Wow, I had no idea how easy this is to make!! Bookmarked to make over the weekend, thank you for the recipe :)
These look delicious! Just FYI 1/2 a tablespoon of coconut oil to the peanut butter will help to soften the PB too.
These peanut butter balls are so healthy and make the perfect snack. I love all the ingredients, coconut in particular and I have hemp seeds too which I wasn't sure what to do with. I know now. Perfect timing.
I love eating these, they yield a great source of energy and just taste so amazing at the same time.
These are great to have to have on hand. A tasty snack that always hit the spot.
These are one off my favorite protein balls and my son loves them as well. Simple to make and always a hit.
You had me at "flavorful" and "guilt free!" These are my two favorite nut flavors so these will definitely be a hit in my home!
I love coconut so much! I couldn't stop eating these!
Yes please, I know I'd love these. I am big on peanut butter. They look and sound incredible.