Yummy Easy Snacks
These no-bake peanut-butter oat energy balls come together in minutes, require only pantry staples, and satisfy sweet-snack cravings without turning on the oven.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes (including chill)
- Yield: About 20 balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup (90 g) rolled oats
- 1⁄2 cup (125 g) creamy peanut butter
- 1⁄3 cup (115 g) honey or maple syrup
- 1⁄4 cup (25 g) ground flaxseed
- 1⁄4 cup (40 g) mini dark-chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- In a medium bowl, stir together the oats, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, chocolate chips, and salt.
- Add peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Mix until the mixture is evenly coated and starts to clump.
- Refrigerate the bowl for 15 minutes to make rolling easier.
- Scoop heaping tablespoonfuls and roll between your palms to form 1-inch balls.
- Enjoy immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Swap peanut butter for almond or sunflower-seed butter for allergy-friendly versions.
- Add 2 tbsp protein powder for an extra boost; if mixture is dry, splash in 1 tbsp milk.
- Roll balls in shredded coconut or crushed nuts for a crunchy coating.
- Let frozen balls thaw 5 minutes for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: no-bake snack, energy bites, peanut butter oats, healthy treat