Easy Peanut Butter Oat Energy Balls
Quick and easy no-bake energy balls made with peanut butter, oats, and honey for a wholesome, satisfying snack ready in under 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 energy balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
- ½ cup (125g) natural peanut butter
- ⅓ cup (113g) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30g) chia seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon (1.5g) salt
- ¼ cup (45g) mini chocolate chips or raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: rolled oats, natural peanut butter, honey, chia seeds, vanilla extract, salt, and optional mini chocolate chips or raisins.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix with a spoon or spatula until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add oats, chia seeds, salt, and chocolate chips or raisins if using. Stir gently but thoroughly until evenly coated. Adjust texture by adding more honey if dry or more oats if sticky.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon (15g) of mixture and roll into tight balls. Place on a baking sheet or plate. Repeat to make 12-15 balls.
- Chill the energy balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
Do not skip the salt to enhance flavor. Use gentle folding to avoid mushy oats. Chill for at least 30 minutes for best texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to 3 months. Variations include adding cocoa powder, protein powder, or swapping peanut butter for sunflower seed butter for nut-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball (about
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
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