Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites
These no bake peanut butter energy bites are a quick, healthy, and delicious snack perfect for busy days. Made with simple ingredients like oats, peanut butter, and honey, they offer a chewy texture and balanced sweetness without any baking required.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 20 energy bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats (135g)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter (125g)
- ⅓ cup honey (113g)
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (45g) – optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ cups rolled oats, 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Stir to mix evenly.
- Add ½ cup creamy peanut butter, ⅓ cup honey, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir with a sturdy spatula until the mixture starts to come together, about 3-4 minutes.
- Check the mixture consistency: it should be sticky but hold together when pressed. If too dry, add honey or peanut butter 1 teaspoon at a time; if too wet, add more oats.
- Fold in ¼ cup mini chocolate chips gently to avoid melting.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands, making about 20 bites. Wet hands slightly or rub with coconut oil if dough sticks.
- Place the bites on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Notes
Use creamy peanut butter for best texture. Adjust sweetness by adding honey gradually. Chilling is essential to firm up the bites. For vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup. For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats. Wet hands or use coconut oil to prevent sticking when rolling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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