Powerball Cookies
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These no bake energy bites have been a long-time favorite in my home. Powerball Cookies are a healthy, satiating, freezer-friendly snack. Make sure to make a double batch too. Not only do these make a great afternoon snack, they can also be a great breakfast!
Much to Love About These Energy Bites
- Delicious: Confession time: I make Powerballs nearly every afternoon. Just a few of these snack cookies help me POWER through the 2 p.m. doldrums. They are SO tasty with a cup of coffee, too.
- Satiating: Not only do they stave off the afternoon munchies, but the balance of macronutrients (fat, protein, and carbs) make these a high-quality snack or breakfast for athletes, too.
- Simple to Make: Lastly, these are so simple to make that even kids can do this!
- Freezer-Friendly: Follow our instructions for flash freezing these cookies and then store them in the freezer for a pick-me-up snack anytime. They just need a few minutes to thaw on the counter.
Ingredients Needed
With a few simple pantry ingredients, you can whip these up in no time! The beauty of this power ball recipe is the ingredients are somewhat fluid. Add or subtract based on what you like or what you have on hand.
Here are you some of the ingredients you can include, but choose your own adventure…
- Peanut butter – PB tastes the best but you can sub in almond butter or sunbutter.
- Honey – I have tried this with maple syrup and it’s not the same–too runny.
- Old-fashioned or quick oats – I prefer the texture of quick oats.
- Ground flaxseed – Adds fiber.
- Chocolate chips – You can use dark chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips. (I prefer minis for the texture.)
- Possible add-ins: unsweetened shredded unsweetened coconut, chopped nuts (i.e. chopped pecans, sliced almonds, etc.), chia seeds, soft dried fruits (i.e. raisins, dried cranberries, etc), M&Ms.
My personal go-to cookie mix is simple–peanut butter, honey, quick oats, flax, mini chocolate chips, and shredded coconut. That’s the perfect combo in my opinion but feel free to experiment!
How to Make Power Ball Cookies
Like I mentioned, this no bake cookie recipe is so simple that the kids can help you!
- Round up all of the ingredients you want to use and add them all into a big ‘ol mixing bowl. Stir like crazy to make sure all the ingredients are well combined.
- Then, wet your hands slightly, and roll into 1 to 1 1/2 inch sized balls. Place in a storage container or freezer bag in a single layer. Divide layers with parchment paper.
- Store in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for 3-6 months.
Pro Tip
I’ve found that if I warm the peanut butter and honey just a tad initially, it makes it easier to stir all of the ingredients together.
How to Freeze Powerball Cookies
Freeze For Later: Follow Steps 1-3. Place the rolled cookies on a sheet pan (line with parchment paper for easier clean up). Place in the freezer for an hour or so, until hardened. Place them into a freezer bag or airtight freezer container for up to 3 months.
Prepare From Frozen: Either set cookies out on the counter to thaw slightly or warm in the microwave for about 15 seconds.
FAQs
They will last in the refrigerator for up to a week and in the freezer for 3-6 months. It is best to store them in an air-tight container for maximum freshness.
My personal go-to cookie mix is simple–peanut butter, honey, quick oats, flax, mini chocolate chips, and shredded coconut. That’s the perfect combo in my opinion but feel free to experiment!
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Powerball Cookies
Powerball Cookies are a healthy, real-food, no bake snack cookie. Careful, it’s hard to stop at just one!
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter (sub: almond butter or sunbutter)
- 1 cup honey (you can cut this back a bit, if you’d like)
- 3 cups quick or old-fashioned oats (I prefer quick)
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips or 3/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup any combination of these add-ins: unsweetened shredded coconut, chopped nuts (i.e. chopped pecans, sliced almonds, etc), chia seeds, soft dried fruits (i.e. raisins, dried cranberries, etc)
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Instructions
Make It Now:
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the peanut butter and honey until smooth. (Tip: You may want to warm them in the microwave first to make this step easier.)
- Stir in oats and flaxseed. Add the chocolate chips and your 1 cup of preferred add-ins. Stir until well combined.
- Using wet hands or a wet cookie scoop, shape the mixture into 30-35 balls. Use a heaping tablespoon of mixture per cookie. Store in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer using the directions below.
Freeze For Later: Follow Steps 1-3. Place the rolled cookies on a sheet pan (line with parchment paper for easier clean up). Place in the freezer for an hour or so, until hardened. Place them into a freezer bag or airtight freezer container for up to 3 months.
Prepare From Frozen: Either set cookies out on the counter to thaw slightly or warm in the microwave for about 15 seconds.
Notes/Tips
- My personal go-to cookie mix is simple–peanut butter, honey, quick oats, flax, mini chocolate chips, and shredded coconut. That’s the perfect combo in my opinion but feel free to experiment!
- Crunchy peanut butter is yummy also!
- I often cut the honey back to 3/4 cup and make up the 1/4 cup with more nut butter
These cookies are my go to treat!
Same here! So good and so much better for me than the sugar-laden treats I used to reach for. Thanks for leaving a review!
LOVE these power cookies! I make them all the time. I use all the add-ins when making them! Delicious! After I roll them in a ball, I refrigerate them and when they are cool, I roll the ball a little tighter.
Thanks for the tidbit on rolling them tighter Kathy. So glad you enjoy them!
This is so versatile. You can adjust the amount and type of ingredients easily.
Yes! My family loves these no matter what ingredients I have on hand to throw in. Thanks for leaving a review Pam!
My go-to power ball recipe—so yummy!
We’ve been making it for our families for 15 or more years. Nothing compares! 🙂 Thanks for leaving a review Lori.
These were absolutely delicious! And I must say, the recipe is very forgiving. When you don’t have exactly the right measurements, you can just sort of figure out the texture it needs to be, and they always come out perfect!
Hi Pat! Thank you for leaving a review. I love recipes like this one too with the forgiving factor. 🙂
Convenient and delicious!!!
Yes! These are a big hit in our house too! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Carolyn.
Especially good when you warm one up in the microwave!
Mmmmm. I love these cold, warm, and all the ways! Thanks for the review Debbie.
I use little bowls when I bake. Not pretty white bowls because I don’t have them but I use Yorktown bowls
These are sooo good! I was wondering if you can substitute the old fashioned oats for steel cut oats?
Hi Sara. Steel cut oats have a very hard texture and have to be cooked for a while to soften, so I don’t think they would work in this recipe. It would probably yield a hard to eat and hard to digest cookie.
These Powerballs saved me during postpartum! I made them 3 times in three months!
Love that! I used to make them at that stage too and still do!
I make these all the time! One of these with a glass of milk! Delicious!!
Thanks for the review!
Yummy and easy to make.
Thanks for the feedback and review, Val!
Have you ever tried making these with pure maple syrup instead of honey- wondering if they might still turn out well?
I have in a pinch. It works, but maple syrup is sweeter than honey and runnier. So try the recipe “as is” with a little less maple syrup than honey.
Loved the Powerball Cookies. I only made a half recipe to try them. Next time, I’m making a full batch and freezing. I’ll bet they are great frozen. Thanks for all your amazing recipes.
Thanks, Kathy. Appreciate you sharing about your experience and taking the time to leave a review! 🙂
I wish I had an endless supply of these.
made these just yesterday with dried cranberries, the reduced amount of mini chocolate chips and the increased amount of peanut butter. no coconut or nuts here…. so good!! Now I can pop 3 or 4 a day into the fridge from the freezer (where they’re stored) for something small and healthy-ish to satisfy my mid-afternoon sweet tooth.