No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Energy Bites
No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Energy Bites are wholesome, protein-packed snacks made with oats, peanut butter, and chocolate chips. These bite-sized treats are perfect for a quick energy boost or healthy on-the-go snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 18–20 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine oats, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, flaxseed, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Stir until the mixture is well combined and sticky.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to firm up the mixture.
- Once chilled, roll into 1-inch balls using your hands.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- If the mixture is too sticky, add a few more oats. If too dry, add a bit more peanut butter or honey.
- Customize with shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or chia seeds.
- Use sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
- Great for meal prep, lunchboxes, or pre/post-workout fuel.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg