Quick No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Energy Bites
A simple, 5-ingredient no-bake snack made with peanut butter, oats, honey, and chocolate chips. Perfect for busy weeknights, pre-workout fuel, or late-night cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 20-24 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup creamy natural peanut butter
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp flaxseeds (optional)
Instructions
- Gather and measure all ingredients.
- In a large bowl, combine peanut butter and honey. Microwave for 10-15 seconds if peanut butter is stiff to soften it. Stir in vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add rolled oats and flaxseeds (if using) to the wet mixture. Stir vigorously until oats are completely coated and the mixture resembles damp sand.
- Gently fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes to firm up the mixture.
- Scoop about a tablespoon of mixture and roll into balls between your palms. If sticky, wet hands slightly with water. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 30 minutes to set completely.
- Transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag for storage.
Notes
If the mixture is too wet after chilling, add another tablespoon of oats. If too dry, add a teaspoon of honey or water. Keep a small bowl of water nearby to wet hands if the mixture sticks while rolling. Natural peanut butter should be stirred well before measuring.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
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