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No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites: The Perfect 15-Minute Snack

Whip up these delicious No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites in just 15 minutes! Packed with oats, peanut butter, and flax seeds, this recipe is the perfect healthy, easy, and customizable snack for a quick energy boost.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats Do not use steel-cut oats.
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Avoid natural peanut butter that requires stirring.
  • 1/3 cup Honey Can be substituted with maple syrup for a vegan option.
  • 1/2 cup Ground Flax Seeds
  • 1/2 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 2 tbsp Chia Seeds
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the rolled oats, creamy peanut butter, honey, ground flax seeds, semi-sweet chocolate chips, chia seeds, and vanilla extract.
  2. Stir all the ingredients together until they are thoroughly combined into a sticky mixture.
  3. Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes. This will make the mixture easier to handle.
  4. Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of the chilled mixture and roll it into a 1-inch ball between your hands. Place the finished energy bite on a parchment-lined baking sheet and repeat with the remaining mixture.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalProtein: 4gFat: 7gFiber: 3g

Notes

Storage: Store the energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Customization: Feel free to add 1/4 cup of other mix-ins like shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or dried fruit.
Troubleshooting: If the mixture is too dry, add an extra tablespoon of peanut butter. If it's too wet, add an extra tablespoon of oats.
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