Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Energy Balls
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 30 minutes (10 min prep). It uses 6 ingredients — including 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.
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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Energy Balls: When preparing this snacks recipe, ensure your 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 gluten-free oats and naturally gluten-free ingredients. It avoids all gluten-containing grains.
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Tips & Notes
- Chill the mixture before rolling, as step 2 says. It is too sticky to shape at first.
- Stir in a handful of chocolate chips labeled gluten-free if you want a sweeter energy ball.
- Ground flaxseed binds better than whole flax seeds if you use flax instead of chia.
Common questions
How long does Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Energy Balls take?
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Energy Balls takes about 30 minutes, including resting time: 10 minutes to prep, for 4 servings.
What should I check before making Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Energy Balls with celiac disease?
Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.
What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Energy Balls?
Check gluten-free oats, creamy peanut butter, maple syrup before they go into Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Energy Balls. Ensure your 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.
Which gluten-free swaps does Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Energy Balls use?
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Energy Balls relies on oats labeled gluten-free. Keep those gluten-free-labeled products in place of a gluten-containing flour or sauce. If the blend already lists xanthan gum, do not add a second binder unless this recipe says to.
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