No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Looking for a quick, healthy snack that’s as easy to make as it is to enjoy? Enter these No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls!

Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, peanut butter, and a touch of natural sweetness, these bites are the ultimate pick-me-up. Perfect for busy mornings, post-workout snacks, or a sweet craving at midnight, they’re a guilt-free indulgence you can feel good about.

What makes them so special is their versatility—mix in your favorite add-ins like chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or seeds for a flavor tailored just to you.

Best of all, no baking is required, so they’re ready in under 20 minutes. A grab-and-go snack that fuels your body and tastes amazing? Say hello to your new favorite energy boost!

Things You Need for This Recipe:

• Mixing bowl
• Spatula or spoon for stirring
• Baking sheet or tray lined with parchment paper (for shaping balls)
• Measuring cups and spoons

Major Steps for This Recipe:

1. Combine Ingredients: Mix the oats, peanut butter, sweetener, and add-ins in a bowl to form a sticky dough.
2. Chill for Easy Shaping: Refrigerate the mixture for about 15 minutes to make it easier to roll into balls.
3. Roll into Balls: Using clean hands or a cookie scoop, roll the mixture into bite-sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
4. Store or Serve: Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for quick, energizing bites whenever you need them!

Ellie’s Secret Tips on This Recipe:

1. Stickiness Factor: If your mixture is too dry, add an extra tablespoon of peanut butter or honey/maple syrup. Too wet? Sprinkle in a bit more oats.
2. Customize Your Add-ins: Try mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or chia seeds for added texture and flavor.
3. Use Fresh Peanut Butter: Natural peanut butter works best—just make sure it’s well-stirred to incorporate the oils evenly.
4. Portion Control: Use a cookie scoop for uniform, bite-sized balls that are easy to grab.
5. Storage Tip: Store energy balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks or freeze them for up to three months.

No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Enter these No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls! Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, peanut butter, and a touch of natural sweetness, these bites are the ultimate pick-me-up.

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Ingredients

  

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

Instructions

 

Step 1: Combine Ingredients

• In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and any optional add-ins like chocolate chips, chia seeds, or raisins. Mix until everything is well combined into a sticky dough.

Step 2: Chill the Mixture

• Refrigerate the mixture for about 15 minutes. This will make the dough easier to shape into balls.

Step 3: Roll Into Balls

• Using your hands or a cookie scoop, roll the mixture into bite-sized balls. Place each ball on a baking sheet or tray lined with parchment paper.

Step 4: Store or Serve

• Once all the balls are rolled, you can enjoy them immediately or store them in an airtight container. Keep them in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months.