Description
No-Bake Energy Balls With Oats and Peanut Butter are a convenient and healthy snack option that requires no baking. Made with simple pantry staples, these energy balls offer a balance of texture and sweetness, providing a nutritious boost throughout your day.
Ingredients
2 cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
1/2 cup Honey or Maple Syrup
1/2 cup Ground Flaxseeds or Chia Seeds
1/2 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, chia seeds (or flaxseeds), and sea salt
- Step 2: Pour the creamy peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract into the bowl. Stir the mixture with a sturdy spatula until all oats are coated
- Step 3: Gently fold in the chocolate chips
- Step 4: Place the bowl in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes
- Step 5: Use a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon to portion out the dough and roll it into 1-inch spheres
- Step 6: Place the tray in the fridge for another 15 minutes to set
Notes
Substitutions for peanut butter include almond butter or sunflower seed butter.
For a vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey.
If mixture is too dry, add a tiny bit more honey or peanut butter.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American