Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Energy Balls
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
These no-bake energy balls are packed with creamy peanut butter flavor and a satisfying chewy texture. A perfect quick snack to fuel your day, they are naturally sweet and incredibly easy to make.
At a glance: This easy snacks recipe yields 4 servings in about 25 minutes (5 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 6 ingredients — including certified gluten-free oats, creamy peanut butter, maple syrup — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more snacks recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Energy Balls: When preparing this snacks recipe, ensure your certified gluten-free oats are processed in a dedicated gluten-free facility. Be mindful of cross-contamination from shared utensils or surfaces when preparing this recipe, especially if you have celiac disease or severe gluten sensitivity In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Energy Balls: This recipe relies on certified gluten-free oats and naturally gluten-free ingredients. It avoids all gluten-containing grains.
Ingredients
- 1 cup certified gluten-free oats
- 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
- 0.33 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp chia seeds or flax seeds
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the certified gluten-free oats, creamy peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, salt, and chia seeds. Stir everything together thoroughly until a thick, cohesive dough forms. Ensure all ingredients are well incorporated, and the mixture is sticky enough to hold its shape.
- 2
Once the mixture is well combined, place the bowl in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes. This chilling time will firm up the mixture, making it much easier to roll into balls without sticking to your hands.
- 3
After chilling, use a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop to portion out the mixture. Roll each portion between your palms to form compact balls, about 1-inch in diameter. If the mixture becomes too sticky, you can lightly dampen your hands with water.
- 4
Arrange the formed energy balls on a plate or a parchment-lined baking sheet. You can enjoy them immediately, or for a firmer texture, refrigerate them for an additional 10-15 minutes before serving.
- 5
Store the gluten-free peanut butter energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They make a convenient and delicious grab-and-go snack.
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Tips & Notes
- Softened butter should hold a fingerprint but not be greasy — if it melts on touch, it's too warm for creaming.
- Certified gluten-free oats vary by cut; for no-bake recipes any cut works, but certified gluten-free rolled oats hold their shape better when baked.
- Refrigerate maple syrup after opening and use within a year.
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