Peanut Butter Energy Balls (Print Page)
No-bake peanut butter and oat bites with chocolate chips and flaxseed — mix, chill, and roll for a quick snack.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
03 - 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
→ Mix-Ins
04 - 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
05 - 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed or chia seeds
06 - 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, optional
→ Flavor
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, add rolled oats, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, ground flaxseed or chia seeds, unsweetened shredded coconut if using, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly with a spoon or spatula until the mixture is evenly blended.
02 - Gently fold in the mini dark chocolate chips until distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Refrigerate the mixture for 10 to 15 minutes to firm up, making it easier to shape.
04 - Scoop out portions and roll into 1-inch balls using your hands. Set the formed balls onto a tray or plate lined with parchment paper.
05 - Place the tray in the refrigerator and chill for at least 20 minutes before serving. Store energy balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You can press the ingredients together with your hands – it’s as satisfyingly crumbly and sticky as Play-Doh, and twice as delicious.
- These bites disappear fast whether you’re sharing with a hungry crowd or sneaking one midday for a sweet pick-me-up.
02 -
- If you skip chilling before rolling, you’ll end up with a sticky mess on your hands and half the mix stuck to your palms.
- Using just a pinch of salt made all the difference – the flavors pop and suddenly nothing tastes flat.
03 -
- Weigh your honey or maple syrup if you can – too much and the balls won’t set right.
- A tiny bit of coconut or sesame oil smeared on your hands helps keep the mixture from sticking during rolling.