Description
A quick, healthy, and kid-friendly no-bake snack made with oats, peanut butter, honey, and optional mix-ins. Perfect for busy mornings or anytime a wholesome bite is needed.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (90g)
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (128g)
- 1/3 cup honey (113g)
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed (14g)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (45g) – optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (12g) – optional
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and measure them out (approx. 5 minutes).
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed, 1 tablespoon chia seeds if using, and 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips. Stir gently to mix evenly.
- Add 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, 1/3 cup honey, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and sticky but manageable (approx. 3-4 minutes).
- Test the mixture by pinching a small amount; if too crumbly, add more peanut butter or honey a teaspoon at a time. If too sticky, add a spoonful of oats.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch diameter bite-sized balls using hands or a small scoop (approx. 5-7 minutes).
- Place the formed bites on a plate or baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up. Alternatively, freeze for 15 minutes if in a hurry.
- Enjoy chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Notes
Use room temperature peanut butter for easier mixing. Don’t overmix to avoid dense bites. Adjust honey to taste. Wet hands help with rolling. Freeze bites 10 minutes before serving for a firmer texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (1-inch diame
- Calories: 90100
- Sugar: 5
- Fat: 5
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: no-bake, energy bites, healthy snack, kids snack, peanut butter, oats, quick snack, easy recipe