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No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Easy no-bake peanut butter energy balls made with oats, peanut butter, honey, and simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for quick snacks, lunchboxes, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 16 energy balls
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed or chia seeds optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 spoon
  • 1 baking sheet or plate

Method
 

  1. Add the oats, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, mini chocolate chips, flaxseed or chia seeds if using, vanilla extract, and salt to a mixing bowl.
  2. Stir until the mixture is thick and well combined.
  3. Chill the mixture for 10 to 15 minutes if it feels too soft to roll.
  4. Scoop and roll the mixture into small balls.
  5. Place the energy balls on a plate or baking sheet.
  6. Chill for about 20 minutes, or until firm.
  7. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

If the mixture feels too dry, add a little more peanut butter or honey. If it feels too sticky, chill it before rolling. Store the energy balls in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.