Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites Recipe with Chocolate Chips for Quick Snacks
These no-bake peanut butter energy bites combine creamy peanut butter, chewy rolled oats, and sweet chocolate chips into quick, satisfying snacks perfect for on-the-go or a quiet moment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 20-24 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (135 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup (250 g) natural peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- ⅓ cup (113 g) honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- ½ cup (90 g) mini chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet)
- 2 tablespoons (14 g) ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ cups rolled oats, 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed, and a pinch of salt. Stir until evenly blended (about 2 minutes).
- Add 1 cup natural peanut butter, ⅓ cup honey, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is sticky but manageable (3-5 minutes).
- Gently fold in ½ cup mini chocolate chips, distributing them evenly without overmixing.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form compact balls. If sticky, dampen hands with cold water. Yield is about 20-24 bites.
- Place the formed bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
Use natural peanut butter for best flavor and texture. Chill bites to help them hold shape. Adjust honey to bind if mixture is crumbly or add oats if too wet. For vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite
- Calories: 90100
- Sugar: 5
- Fat: 6
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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