Easy No-Bake Energy Bites with Oats and Chocolate Chips
These easy no-bake energy bites combine oats, peanut butter, honey, and chocolate chips for a quick, healthy, and satisfying snack that’s perfect for on-the-go.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 20-24 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (135 grams)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (125 grams), creamy or chunky
- 1/3 cup honey (113 grams)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (90 grams)
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed (optional, about 14 grams)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, stir together peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined (about 2 minutes).
- Add rolled oats, ground flaxseed (if using), salt, and mini chocolate chips. Mix until evenly distributed and sticky but firm enough to roll (3-4 minutes).
- Adjust consistency if needed: add a teaspoon of water or more honey if too dry; add a tablespoon of oats if too wet.
- Use hands or a small cookie scoop to form 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet (yields 20-24 bites).
- Refrigerate the bites for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight, to let flavors meld and bites firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
Use room temperature peanut butter for easier mixing. Chilling is crucial to prevent bites from falling apart. Adjust sweetness by varying honey amount. Lightly wet hands when rolling to prevent sticking. Substitute almond or sunflower seed butter for nut-free version; maple syrup for vegan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite (appro
- Calories: 90100
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
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