Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Balls
These easy no-bake peanut butter chocolate chip energy balls are a quick, wholesome snack made with simple pantry staples, perfect for anytime energy boosts or guilt-free treats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 18-20 energy balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (135g) rolled oats (old-fashioned for best texture)
- 1/2 cup (125g) natural creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup (113g) honey (maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1/3 cup (60g) mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons (14g) ground flaxseed (optional but recommended)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, ground flaxseed, and salt. Stir to evenly distribute.
- Add peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract to the dry mix. Fold everything together until it forms a sticky, slightly crumbly dough (about 3-4 minutes).
- Gently mix in mini chocolate chips, being careful not to overmix.
- Chill the dough in the fridge for 10-15 minutes if it feels too soft to make rolling easier.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the mixture and roll each portion between your palms to form 1-inch balls. You should get about 18-20 energy balls.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
Use natural peanut butter with just peanuts and salt for best results. Chilling the dough before rolling helps prevent sticking and makes shaping easier. Adjust wet or dry ingredients slightly if mixture is too sticky or dry. Store in fridge up to two weeks or freeze up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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