Peanut Butter Energy Balls (Printable)
Quick no-bake peanut butter and oat energy balls with dark chocolate chips. Ready in just 15 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
03 - 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
04 - 1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips
→ Optional Add-Ins
05 - 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
06 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
07 - 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
08 - 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and old-fashioned rolled oats. Stir thoroughly until well mixed and uniformly incorporated.
02 - Fold in mini dark chocolate chips and any desired optional add-ins including ground flaxseed, chia seeds, cinnamon, or shredded coconut. The mixture should achieve a thick, slightly sticky consistency.
03 - Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to portion out the dough. Roll each portion between your palms to form smooth, evenly sized balls.
04 - Place the formed energy balls on a parchment-lined baking tray or plate, ensuring they are not touching each other.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the balls to firm up. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They come together in literally 15 minutes with zero baking required
- You can keep all the ingredients in your pantry for months and make them whenever that afternoon craving hits
- Perfect for meal prep Sunday and they actually last the whole week in the fridge
02 -
- If your mixture feels too dry to roll add another teaspoon of honey or a tiny splash of water
- Wetting your hands slightly between rolling keeps the dough from sticking to your palms
- They might seem soft at first but the fridge firms them up perfectly
03 -
- Let your peanut butter come to room temperature before mixing for easier combining
- Toast the oats in a dry pan for 3 minutes first if you want a deeper nutty flavor