Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls
Quick, wholesome, and delicious no-bake peanut butter energy balls perfect for a healthy snack on the go. Made with simple pantry staples and ready in under 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 20 energy balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (135g) rolled oats
- ¾ cup (180g) natural peanut butter
- ⅓ cup (113g) honey
- 2 tablespoons (14g) ground flaxseed
- ¼ cup (43g) mini chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: rolled oats, ground flaxseed, salt, natural peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and mini chocolate chips.
- Combine the oats, flaxseed, and salt in a large mixing bowl and stir to distribute evenly.
- Add the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly with a spatula, folding and pressing the mixture against the bowl. Adjust texture by adding a teaspoon of water or more honey if too dry, or more oats if too wet.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Chill the mixture in the fridge for about 10 minutes to firm up.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls using your hands or a small scoop. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Yield is about 20 balls.
- Refrigerate the balls for at least 30 minutes before serving to help them set.
Notes
If the mixture is too sticky, dust hands with oats or refrigerate dough longer. Use natural peanut butter for best texture. Flaxseed is optional but recommended for binding and fiber. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months. Adjust sweetness by reducing honey or substituting with maple syrup for vegan version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
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