These Quick No-Bake Peanut Butter Power Balls are the perfect kid-friendly snack! They are delicious, easy to make, and packed with protein. With simple ingredients like oats, peanut butter, and nutrient-rich seeds, they come together in just 15 minutes. Whether you’re fueling up for a busy day or need a quick on-the-go bite, this healthy snack is one that you and your kids will have a blast making together and love eating.
Kids do: In a small bowl, stir together chia seeds, hemp hearts, flax seeds, cinnamon, and salt.
Kids do: In a large mixing bowl, add oats, shredded coconut, peanut butter (or sun butter), and maple syrup. Stir until well combined.
Kids do: Pour the seed and spice mixture into the large bowl. Mix thoroughly until everything is evenly coated and sticks together.
Kids do: If the mixture feels too dry and crumbly, add 1–2 tablespoons more maple syrup. If it’s too wet or sticky, mix in 1-2 tablespoons more oats.
Kids do: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes
Kids do: Roll the mixture into 1.5-inch balls (4 oz or about the size of a ping pong ball). You should get around 14-16 balls, depending on size.
Everyone: Enjoy!
Notes
There are so many variations that you can make on this recipe! One of my personal favorites is putting a Mediterranean spin on it by substituting the peanut butter for nut-free tahini, adding 2 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds, then lightly drizzling with honey and sprinkling more toasted sesame seeds on top to give it a little more crunch. Other variations include adding chocolate chips, swapping maple syrup for honey, or even freeze-dried fruit bits.
Discover a new favorite power ball variation? I'd love to hear what it is! Let me know in the comments so that my little one and I can try it too!
Keyword Family-friendly snack ideas, Fun and easy snack for kids, Healthy snacks for kids, No bake energy bites, Peanut Butter Power Balls