Description
These no-bake energy balls combine creamy peanut butter, dark chocolate, and hearty oats for a quick, healthy, and delicious snack perfect for sustained energy without the sugar crash.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (135 g) rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- ½ cup (125 g) natural peanut butter (creamy or chunky, no added sugars or hydrogenated oils)
- ⅓ cup (60 g) dark chocolate chips or chunks (70% cacao or higher)
- ¼ cup (85 g) honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons (14 g) ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt (a pinch)
Instructions
- Gather and measure all ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well blended (about 2 minutes).
- Add the rolled oats, ground flaxseed, sea salt, and dark chocolate chips. Fold everything together gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until oats are evenly coated and mixture is sticky but manageable. Adjust with more honey or oats if needed.
- If mixture is too sticky to handle, chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to firm up.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of mixture per ball and roll between palms into tight, uniform spheres. This recipe makes around 15-18 energy balls.
- Place the rolled balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- After chilling, transfer the energy balls to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture. Chill mixture if too sticky before rolling. Store refrigerated up to two weeks or freeze up to three months. For vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey. Optional add-ins include chopped nuts, chia seeds, or shredded coconut. Use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball (about
- Calories: 110120
- Sugar: 67
- Fat: 7
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 45
Keywords: energy balls, no-bake, healthy snack, peanut butter, dark chocolate, oats, quick energy, gluten-free, dairy-free