Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls
Quick and wholesome no-bake peanut butter energy balls made with oats, honey, and flaxseed. Perfect for a fast, satisfying snack anytime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 to 18 energy balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats (135g)
- ½ cup natural peanut butter (125g)
- ¼ cup honey (85g)
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed (14g)
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (45g, optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, stir together rolled oats, ground flaxseed, sea salt, and mini chocolate chips if using.
- Add the wet ingredients: Add natural peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract to the dry mix. Blend with a spoon or spatula until the mixture starts to come together and is sticky but holds shape.
- Adjust consistency if needed: Add a teaspoon of honey or peanut butter if too dry, or more oats or flaxseed if too wet.
- Form the balls: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll between palms to make firm balls. Place on a lined baking sheet or plate. Yield about 16 to 18 balls.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve or store: Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
Dampening hands with water helps prevent sticking when rolling balls. Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture. Chilling is crucial to firm the balls and improve flavor melding. Store in airtight container to prevent drying out. Can substitute peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for nut-free option. Replace honey with maple syrup for vegan version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 110
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
Keywords: no-bake, peanut butter, energy balls, quick snack, healthy snack, oats, honey, vegetarian, gluten-free