PB&E Bites Two Ways

The E stands for #energy, gang.

These peanut butter energy bites are a staple in our family’s refrigerator. My parents have them for breakfast every morning and my siblings love to pop them before a workout—because sometimes you don’t really want an entire packaged protein bar. These ballz are hearty, super easy to make, and can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks. The only weird pantry items you may need to invest in are powdered milk, powdered rice milk (if you’re non-dairy), and powdered peanut butter, all of which last for years and can be used for a plethora of baking purposes. I’m going to share two variations of our peanut butter energy bites: the first is my mom’s original foolproof creation, and the second is my sassy lil’ take on the recipe.

Queen Lisa’s No-Bake Peanut Butter Bites

The OGs!

In a large bowl, combine:

• 1 cup smooth peanut butter (Kirkland brand slays here - V mixable)

• 2 cups powdered milk, powdered rice milk, or a protein powder you actually like

• 1 cup slivered almonds

• 1 cup honey

Roll into any size ball you prefer—ours are usually 1.5 inches in diameter.

Enjoy immediately, if you so please! And then pop them in the fridge. We like them even better chilled.

Liz’s Peanut Butter Tahini Energy Bites

First, my Salty Sweet Granola.

Pre-heat your oven to 350ºF. Line any ole’ baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium sized bowl, combine:

• 1 cup rolled oats

• 1/2 cup roughly chopped almonds (a few pulses in the food processor should do it)

• 1/2 cup maple syrup

• 1 teaspoon sea salt

Spread mixture evenly across your baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.

Let sit for 10 minutes. When granola has cooled, break up any clusters with a spatula (I know, such a sin. But worth it for the crunchy texture of my PB balls).

Now for the main event: The Peanut Butter Tahini Energy Balls. They sweet, they salty, they crunchy. And I think you’re going to love ‘em.

In a large bowl, combine:

• 2/3 cup smooth peanut butter (Kirkland slays, yet again)

• 1 cup powdered peanut butter

• 1 cup Salty Sweet Granola (or any granola you have in your pantry)

• 1/3 cup tahini

• 2/3 cup honey

Roll into the ball size you prefer. Things will get a lil’ messy.

Again, plz refrigerate when you’re done. Enjoy!