Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Energy Balls
These no-bake energy balls are a quick, healthy snack made with simple pantry staples like oats and peanut butter. They are perfect for on-the-go energy without the sugar crash.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16-18 energy balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (135g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup (125g) natural peanut butter (creamy or crunchy, no added sugar or salt)
- ⅓ cup (113g) honey (maple syrup as vegan alternative)
- 2 tablespoons (14g) ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (45g) mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine 1 ½ cups rolled oats, 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl. Stir to evenly distribute.
- Add ½ cup natural peanut butter, ⅓ cup honey, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until sticky and thick. Add more honey or peanut butter by tablespoon if too dry.
- Fold in ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or other optional mix-ins like chopped nuts or dried fruit.
- Scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons (20g) of mixture and roll into tight balls. You should get about 16-18 balls. Wet hands lightly if mixture sticks.
- Place balls on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Enjoy chilled or at room temperature. Store extras in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
Notes
If mixture is too crumbly, add more peanut butter or honey a tablespoon at a time. Use natural peanut butter without added oils or sugars for best flavor. Chill at least 30 minutes to firm up. For smoother texture, pulse oats briefly in a food processor. Can substitute peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for nut allergies. Maple syrup can replace honey for vegan version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 110
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
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