Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls
Quick and satisfying no-bake energy balls made with peanut butter, oats, honey, and optional mix-ins, perfect for a wholesome snack or post-workout fuel.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 energy balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
- ½ cup (125g) natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup (85g) honey
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or dried fruit (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup rolled oats, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl.
- Add ½ cup natural peanut butter, ¼ cup honey, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until fully combined.
- Fold in ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or chopped dried fruit if using.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to firm up the dough.
- Scoop out about 1 tablespoon (15g) of dough and roll into tight balls. Repeat until all dough is used (makes 10-12 balls).
- Place the balls on a baking sheet or plate and chill again for 20 minutes to set completely.
Notes
Chill the mixture before rolling to make it easier to handle. Use room temperature peanut butter for easier mixing. Store energy balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to three months. For vegan version, replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball (about
- Calories: 90100
- Sugar: 4
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: no-bake, peanut butter, energy balls, healthy snack, quick snack, oats, honey, chia seeds, flaxseed