Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Oat Energy Balls
Quick and easy no-bake energy balls combining creamy peanut butter, chocolate chips, and chewy oats for a wholesome, satisfying snack perfect for busy days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16-18 energy balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (135g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup (190g) natural creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup (85g) honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup (90g) mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Measure out all ingredients: 1 ½ cups rolled oats, ¾ cup peanut butter, ¼ cup honey, ½ cup mini chocolate chips, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (if using), and a pinch of salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Add rolled oats, chocolate chips, cinnamon, and salt to the wet mixture. Fold together until the mixture holds when pressed but is still slightly sticky. Adjust by adding a teaspoon of honey or peanut butter if too dry, or a handful of oats if too wet.
- Using dampened hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls, making about 16-18 energy balls.
- Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray or plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture. Chill the balls to help them hold shape. If peanut butter is thick, warm slightly before mixing. You can substitute peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for allergies. For vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey. Rolling hands dampened with water helps with sticky mixture. Store in fridge up to one week or freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 110
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
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