No Bake Chocolate Chip Energy Bites (Printable)

Quick, wholesome oat and peanut butter bites studded with chocolate chips—ready in 10 minutes with zero baking required.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
03 - 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup

→ Add-Ins

04 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
05 - 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
06 - 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
07 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of sea salt

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, mix oats, ground flaxseed, chocolate chips, and shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
02 - Pour peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt into the dry mixture.
03 - Stir all ingredients together until completely combined and mixture becomes sticky and uniform.
04 - Refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes to firm up the texture, making it easier to shape into balls.
05 - Using clean hands or a small scoop, roll mixture into 1-inch balls, applying gentle pressure to hold shape.
06 - Keep energy bites in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in literally ten minutes with zero cooking required
  • The perfect balance of sweet and salty keeps you coming back for just one more
02 -
  • The mixture should be sticky enough to hold its shape but not so wet that it sticks to your hands excessively
  • Chilling the mixture is not strictly necessary but makes rolling so much easier
03 -
  • Warm your peanut butter slightly in the microwave for 10 seconds if it is too stiff to mix easily
  • If the mixture feels too dry, add another teaspoon of honey or maple syrup

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