Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Energy Balls
These no-bake energy balls combine peanut butter, oats, honey, and chocolate chips for a quick, healthy, and satisfying snack that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 energy balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (135g)
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (125g)
- 1/3 cup honey (113g)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (90g)
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed (14g) – optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and tools.
- Combine oats, ground flaxseed, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Add peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract to the oat mixture and mix until well combined.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips gently to avoid melting.
- Chill the mixture in the fridge for about 10 minutes.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands or a cookie scoop.
- Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray and chill again for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use natural peanut butter without added oils for best texture. Chill the mixture well before rolling to prevent stickiness. If too dry, add a splash of nut milk or more honey. Keep hands slightly damp when rolling to avoid sticking. You can freeze the balls for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 90110
- Fat: 67
- Carbohydrates: 810
- Protein: 34
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