Peanut Butter Energy Bites

Posted on May 5th, 2011 by peanutbutterfingers

Are you ready for this!?

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Grab your peanut butter, my friends, and let’s get bakin’!

On Sunday night, Ryan turned to me and said, “I’m in the mood for sweets.”

As someone who looks for any excuse to bake, I jumped on his craving for something sweet and took the opportunity to make something that was both slightly sweet and relatively healthy.

I used my favorite recipe for flourless peanut butter cookies as inspiration. I greatly reduced the sugar content and added some delicious wheat germ for an extra punch of fiber and nutrients.

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Since I was experimenting a bit, I wasn’t quite sure how these little babies would turn out, but the dough gave me hope. It was pretty darn tasty. I couldn’t keep my fingers out of it!

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After baking in the oven for right around 11 minutes, we had peanut butter energy bites ready for eatin’!

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Warning: These cookies do not change shape while they bake and will keep the same shape they had when you plop the dough onto the cookie sheet before baking.

I tell you this to warn you that a big divot caused by your finger swiping some dough will be quite noticeable after baking…

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Oops. Winking smile

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These energy bites were delicious on their own and I also really enjoyed them crumbled into a cup of vanilla Greek yogurt or sprinkled on top of a bowl of hot oatmeal for some added peanut butter goodness.

They’re also small enough to pop one in your mouth for some quick energy before a workout without totally weighing you down.

Yum!

I think these energy bites would also be fantastic with some pecan pieces, butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, craisins, coconut or granola stirred in. The possibilities are endless!

Peanut Butter Energy Bites (Makes approximately 15 cookies)

Ingredients

  • 1 c. peanut butter
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 c. wheat germ

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir together until everything is fully mixed. The dough will be very thick.
  • Scoop dough by the tablespoon onto the cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 10 – 12 minutes until the sides of the bites begin to brown.
  • Let cool and enjoy!

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33 Responses to “Peanut Butter Energy Bites”

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    Laura @ prettylittlewords, on May 5th, 2011 at 2:41 pm Said:

    mmm, these look amazing! can’t wait to try them out — I totally agree, they seem like they would be great crumbled atop yogurt. YUM!

      

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    Sylvia @ Frolic Through Life, on May 5th, 2011 at 2:46 pm Said:

    Those look super delish! Can’t wait to try the recipe..hopefully this weekend!

      

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    Mel, on May 5th, 2011 at 2:48 pm Said:

    I’ve tried your Flourless PB cookies and those did not do me wrong! I’m defintely pumped to try these – maybe with some flax seed mixed in too! Hope you’re livin large on your travels :)

      

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    Holly @ The Runny Egg, on May 5th, 2011 at 2:56 pm Said:

    These sound so good! I love those flourless PB cookies so much.

      

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    daniella @ runner at heart, on May 5th, 2011 at 3:03 pm Said:

    Wow these look so good and I love that there is such little ingredients.

      

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    Leah @ Why Deprive?, on May 5th, 2011 at 3:03 pm Said:

    These sound SO good!! I love that they’re so easy to make too. The easier the better if you ask me.

      

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    Shana @ 100lbsandcounting, on May 5th, 2011 at 3:30 pm Said:

    I’ve baked those flourless pb cookies before. they’re awesome! except I always want to try to replace the white sugar with a healthier natural sweetener – havent figured it out yet but your method looks like an improvement!!

      

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    Steph Reply:
    May 6th, 2011 at 10:21 pm

    I did them with 1/3 cup of sugar and they still are delicious. If you can’t find a natural sweetener, at least you could cut back

      

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    Cait @ Beyond Bananas, on May 5th, 2011 at 3:30 pm Said:

    Those look so yummy. Love me some peanut butter.. anything!

      

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    Sarah @ healthygirlrunning, on May 5th, 2011 at 4:27 pm Said:

    Boy, I am definitely going to be making these soon!! The recipe looks so easy, I don’t think I’ll be able to screw it up! Haha! I’m working on my cooking skills at the moment! :)

      

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    Kate @ NaturaStride, on May 5th, 2011 at 4:37 pm Said:

    I am definitely making these this weekend! Thanks :)

      

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    Brittany, on May 5th, 2011 at 4:59 pm Said:

    What a great idea!! I am so excited to try this out!

      

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    Maribeth, on May 5th, 2011 at 5:05 pm Said:

    I just made them but added some oats. This taste like warm pb. No wonder why you love then ms. Pb fingers lol

      

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    Elena @ GagaForGrapefruit, on May 5th, 2011 at 5:35 pm Said:

    i’ve been waiting for this recipe! wooooo! i love how there is only a few ingredients! i will def be making these soon! :)

      

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    VeggieGirl, on May 5th, 2011 at 6:58 pm Said:

    AMAZING!!! Love this.

      

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    Alaina, on May 5th, 2011 at 9:07 pm Said:

    AH, the recipe that brought me to your site the first time! I can’t wait to make these again! They were literally a shot of peanut butter. :-)

      

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    Mac, on May 5th, 2011 at 10:54 pm Said:

    I have a recipe similar to that for flourless peanut butter cookies, but mine crumble, I’ll have to try your recipe

      

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    Gwen, on May 6th, 2011 at 12:37 am Said:

    A teaspoon of baking powder will make them spread out when they bake, giving them a nice cookie shape. ;)

      

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    Lauren @ Hungry Child in the City, on May 6th, 2011 at 11:09 am Said:

    My BF and I adore peanut butter, and this is a fantastic alternative to making something super sugary and unhealthy! Thanks for sharing, I am going to make it later today or tomorrow!

      

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    Amber K, on May 6th, 2011 at 11:34 am Said:

    Hmm, I wonder what to add instead of wheat germ which I can’t have. Maybe I’ll blend up some gluten-free oats and try them instead. Delicious!

      

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    Allison @ Happy Tales, on May 6th, 2011 at 12:41 pm Said:

    YUMMMM!!! I must try these! Good job experimenting :)

      

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    Megan@eatmybeets, on May 6th, 2011 at 1:54 pm Said:

    Those look AWESOME! I’ve been in such a mood for sweets lately. And my willpower is so weak. These would be great to have around so that I know exactly what’s in them. And they’re so simple!

      

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    Steph, on May 6th, 2011 at 10:18 pm Said:

    Just made them and my roommates and I all agree that they are phenomenal! Its like biting into a hunk of pb. I can’t wait to crumble one over a banana smoothie :)

    Next time I may try it with my chocolate peanut butter…oh the possibilities

      

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    Peanut Butter Fingers » I’m Back, Baby!, on May 16th, 2011 at 9:24 am Said:
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    Marykate, on May 16th, 2011 at 5:19 pm Said:

    I’ve made these 3 nights in a row! Last night was the 1st time I made them with the wheat germ and did it with half the sugar. They got rave reviews!

      

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    dana, on May 16th, 2011 at 10:21 pm Said:

    I made these tonight! I changed the recipe a but…with 1/2 c of Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter (Dark Chocolate Dreams), 1/2 c Regular Peanut Butter plus I added honey and oats.

      

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    Oompa loompa doompety doo … « Apples & Cheese, Please!, on May 20th, 2011 at 12:36 am Said:
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    Robyn, on May 26th, 2011 at 2:58 pm Said:

    Do you think using ground flax seed would work instead of wheat germ?

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    May 26th, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    hmmm, i’m really not sure! it’s worth a try! if not, you can definitely sub in oats.

      

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    Laurie, on January 24th, 2012 at 5:11 pm Said:

    Do you know how many individual bites this makes ?

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    January 25th, 2012 at 9:41 am

    ah! i can’t remember. i’m sorry! if i make them again soon, i’ll add it to the recipe.

      

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