Easy Peanut Butter No-Bake Energy Balls
A quick, nutritious no-bake snack made with simple pantry ingredients like oats, peanut butter, and honey. Perfect for on-the-go energy boosts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 18 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (135 g) rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- ½ cup (125 g) natural peanut butter (creamy or chunky, unsweetened preferred)
- ⅓ cup (113 g) honey
- 2 tablespoons (14 g) ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (43 g) mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: 1 ½ cups rolled oats, ½ cup natural peanut butter, ⅓ cup honey, 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and optional cinnamon and mini chocolate chips.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine oats, ground flaxseed, salt, and cinnamon if using. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Add the wet ingredients: Spoon in peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix until it forms a sticky, slightly crumbly dough. Add more honey or a splash of water if too dry.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently if using.
- Shape the energy balls: Scoop about a tablespoon of mixture and roll into tight balls. Adjust with more peanut butter or honey if crumbly.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment or wax paper.
- 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 longer storage.
Notes
Use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free version. Substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for vegan option. For nut-free, use sunflower seed butter or tahini instead of peanut butter. Chill for at least 30 minutes to ensure balls hold shape. Wet hands slightly to prevent sticking when rolling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball (about
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
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