Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls
Quick and easy no-bake energy balls made with peanut butter, oats, honey, and mini chocolate chips. Perfect for a healthy snack on the go with a chewy, soft texture and balanced sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 15-20 balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (135g) rolled oats
- 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter
- ⅓ cup (113g) honey
- ½ cup (90g) mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional add-ins: ¼ cup chopped nuts, chia seeds, shredded coconut, fresh or dried berries
Instructions
- Gather and measure your ingredients precisely.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and honey. Stir until smooth and creamy, warming slightly if needed.
- Add the vanilla extract and salt, mixing well.
- Stir in the rolled oats and ground flaxseed until the mixture is evenly coated and slightly sticky.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips gently.
- Dampen your hands slightly with water if the mixture is too sticky, then scoop about 1 tablespoon (15g) and roll into balls.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Transfer the chilled energy balls to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
- Enjoy as a quick snack on the go.
Notes
If the mixture crumbles or doesn’t stick well, add more peanut butter or honey a teaspoon at a time. Use natural peanut butter and warm slightly if thick. Chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up. Optional add-ins can alter texture and shelf life.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball (about
- Calories: 90100
- Sugar: 4
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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