Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Energy Balls
Quick and easy no-bake energy balls made with peanut butter, oats, honey, and optional mix-ins. Perfect for a healthy snack anytime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 20-24 energy balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (135 g) rolled oats (old-fashioned preferred)
- 1 cup (250 g) natural peanut butter (creamy, unsweetened)
- ¼ cup (85 g) honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 2 tablespoons (14 g) ground flaxseed (optional but recommended)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- ½ cup (90 g) mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Measure all ingredients: rolled oats, peanut butter, honey, ground flaxseed, vanilla extract, mini chocolate chips, and salt.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add rolled oats, ground flaxseed, mini chocolate chips, and salt. Mix gently but thoroughly until the mixture holds together but is not too sticky.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon (15 g) of mixture and roll between palms into bite-sized balls. Aim for 20-24 balls.
- Place balls on a parchment-lined tray or plate and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
Notes
If mixture is too dry, add a teaspoon of honey or peanut butter; if too sticky, add more oats. Chill time is important to firm up the balls. Warming peanut butter slightly can help mixing. Dampening hands prevents sticking when rolling. Toast oats lightly for crunchier texture if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball (about
- Calories: 90100
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 5070
- Fat: 67
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 1012
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 34
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