Description
These No-Bake Energy Balls are a quick, healthy, and delicious snack made with wholesome ingredients like oats, peanut butter, flaxseed, and a touch of chocolate. Perfect for on-the-go snacking, meal prep, or a sweet bite without added guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups whole rolled oats
- 1 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, peanut butter, flaxseed, honey, vanilla extract, chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, and shredded coconut. Add a pinch of sea salt if using unsalted peanut butter.
- Mix well until the mixture is thick and evenly combined. If too dry, add water ½ teaspoon at a time until the mixture holds together when pinched.
- Use a 2-tablespoon scoop to portion the mixture, then roll into balls using your hands.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet or plate and chill in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours, or until firm.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan version.
- Substitute sunflower seed butter and omit peanuts for a nut-free option.
- Mix in dried fruits or other nuts for variety.
- Chilling helps firm the balls and improves texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: no-bake energy balls, healthy snack, peanut butter bites, energy bites, no bake snacks