Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Energy Balls
Quick and wholesome no-bake energy balls made with peanut butter, oats, and honey, perfect for a healthy snack on the go.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 18-20 energy balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (135 grams) rolled oats
- ¾ cup (190 grams) natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup (85 grams) honey
- 2 tablespoons (14 grams) ground flaxseed (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (90 grams) mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together ¾ cup (190 g) of natural peanut butter and ¼ cup (85 g) of honey until smooth and creamy. Warm slightly if mixture is too stiff.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually fold in 1 ½ cups (135 g) of rolled oats and 2 tablespoons (14 g) of ground flaxseed until evenly combined.
- Gently add ½ cup (90 g) of mini chocolate chips, distributing evenly.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls, about 18-20 balls. Wet hands or chill dough if sticky.
- Place balls on parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Use natural peanut butter with no added sugar for best flavor. Chill balls to prevent crumbling. For smoother texture, pulse peanut butter and honey in a food processor before mixing. Adjust moisture with water or almond milk if mixture is too dry. Customize with add-ins like chia seeds, shredded coconut, or protein powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 90100
- Fat: 67
- Carbohydrates: 89
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: no-bake, peanut butter, energy balls, healthy snack, oats, quick snack, vegan option, gluten-free