Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites
Quick and easy no-bake peanut butter energy bites made with simple pantry staples, perfect for a healthy and satisfying snack on the go.
- 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 (135g) rolled oats (old-fashioned preferred)
- ½ cup (125g) natural peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- ¼ cup (85g) honey (or maple syrup/agave nectar for vegan option)
- 2 tablespoons (14g) ground flaxseed
- ¼ cup (45g) mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and measure them out.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and creamy. Warm peanut butter slightly if needed.
- Add rolled oats, ground flaxseed, mini chocolate chips, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until all oats are coated and mixture sticks together. Add a teaspoon of honey or splash of water if too dry.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) bite-sized balls using your hands or a cookie scoop. You should get about 20-24 bites.
- Place the bites on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Enjoy chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
Notes
Use natural peanut butter with minimal oil separation for best texture. Warming peanut butter slightly helps mixing. If mixture is too dry, add a little honey or water. Chilling is essential to firm up bites. Variations include adding cocoa powder, swapping nut butters for allergies, or adding seeds and dried fruit. Store in fridge up to one week or freeze up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite
- Calories: 90100
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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