Description
Chewy, nutty, and naturally sweetened, these no-bake peanut butter oatmeal energy balls are a quick and healthy snack packed with protein, healthy fats, and just the right touch of sweetness. Perfect for meal prep, they’re easy to customize and require no baking.
Ingredients
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup natural peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup ground flaxseed (optional)
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine oats, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, ground flaxseed, mini chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Stir until a thick, sticky dough forms.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to make rolling easier.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls using your hands.
- Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
Substitute almond or cashew butter for a different flavor.
Swap mini chocolate chips for chopped dried fruit for a fruity twist.
Add chia seeds or shredded coconut for extra texture and nutrition.
If the mixture is too dry, add more peanut butter or honey.
Use sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
Quick oats can be used for a softer texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
