Description
No-bake chocolate peanut butter energy bites are the perfect grab-and-go snack packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, peanut butter, honey, and cocoa powder. They’re easy to make, naturally sweetened, and great for meal prep or snacking anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 2 tbsp ground flaxseed or chia seeds
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine oats, peanut butter, honey, cocoa powder, vanilla, and flaxseed or chia seeds if using.
- Stir until well combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Chill the mixture in the fridge for 20–30 minutes to make it easier to roll.
- Use your hands or a small scoop to roll into 1-inch balls.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Substitute almond butter or sunflower seed butter for peanut-free versions.
- Add a pinch of salt if using unsalted peanut butter.
- Roll in shredded coconut or crushed nuts for texture.
- Use protein powder to boost nutritional value.
- Perfect for lunchboxes, pre-workout snacks, or late-night cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Energy Bites
- Method: No-Bake, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: no-bake energy bites, chocolate peanut butter balls, healthy snack recipe, protein bites, oat snack balls, meal prep snacks, gluten free snack