Peanut Butter Energy Balls (Print Page)

No-bake peanut butter oat bites with chocolate chips for healthy snacking

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
03 - 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
04 - 1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips

→ Optional Add-Ins

05 - 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
06 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
07 - 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
08 - 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and oats. Stir until well mixed.
02 - Fold in chocolate chips and any optional add-ins. The mixture should be thick and slightly sticky.
03 - Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to portion out the dough. Roll into balls between your palms.
04 - Place the energy balls on a parchment-lined tray.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They come together in literally fifteen minutes flat
  • The texture satisfies that craving for something sweet without the sugar crash
  • They actually keep you full between meals
02 -
  • The dough should be sticky enough to hold together but not so wet that it sticks to your hands excessively
  • Chilling is nonnegotiable or they will fall apart when you try to eat them
03 -
  • If the mixture is too dry, add a teaspoon of water or more honey
  • If it is too wet, add oats one tablespoon at a time until you can form balls that hold their shape

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