Description
Easy no-bake snacks that combine rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter for a quick energy boost. Perfect for on-the-go, these energy balls are simple to make and packed with nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats (90g)
- ½ cup natural peanut butter (125g)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup (85g)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (15g)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional, 12g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml)
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (90g)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional add-ins: 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed, ¼ cup protein powder, chopped nuts or seeds
Instructions
- Mix the rolled oats, cocoa powder, chia seeds (if using), and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl until evenly distributed.
- Add the natural peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Stir until a thick, slightly sticky dough forms. If too dry or crumbly, add a teaspoon of water or more honey.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips and any optional add-ins like flaxseed or protein powder.
- Scoop about a tablespoon of dough and roll into balls using your hands. Wet hands with water if dough is sticky. Place balls on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper. Makes about 20 balls.
- Chill the balls in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Enjoy chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
Notes
[‘Chilling is essential to help the balls hold together and reduce stickiness.’, ‘Adjust sweetness by varying honey or maple syrup amount.’, ‘Use natural peanut butter for best flavor and texture.’, ‘Almond butter or sunflower seed butter can be substituted 1:1 for peanut butter.’, ‘Pulse oats in a food processor for a smoother texture if desired.’, ‘Make a big batch and freeze for busy days.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
Keywords: energy balls, no-bake snacks, chocolate peanut butter, healthy snacks, quick snacks, protein snack, portable snack