Peanut Butter Energy Balls (Print)

Creamy peanut butter meets dark chocolate and oats in easy, no-bake snack bites.

# Components:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
03 - 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup

→ Add-ins

04 - 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
05 - 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of sea salt

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Stir until smooth and fully blended.
02 - Add the oats and ground flaxseed to the wet mixture. Mix until fully incorporated and no dry oats remain.
03 - Fold in the dark chocolate chips using a spatula or spoon until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
04 - Refrigerate the mixture for 10 minutes to allow it to firm up, making it easier to roll into balls.
05 - Using clean hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls and place on a clean surface.
06 - Transfer the energy balls to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No oven needed, which means you can make them while your kitchen is already being used for something else or when it's too hot to turn on the stove.
  • They taste indulgent enough to feel like a treat but wholesome enough that you won't feel weird eating two (or three) in one sitting.
  • The texture is perfectly chewy with little chocolate pockets that surprise you with every bite.
02 -
  • Don't skip the initial chilling step—I once tried to roll them straight away and spent twenty minutes with a sticky mess all over my hands, learning the hard way that ten minutes in the fridge actually saves time overall.
  • The flaxseed is genuinely optional but adds a subtle texture and makes them feel more substantial without being heavy.
03 -
  • Keep your hands slightly damp when rolling (not wet, just barely damp) and the mixture won't stick nearly as much, making the whole process faster and less frustrating.
  • If the mixture is too soft and keeps falling apart while rolling, add another tablespoon or two of oats instead of putting it back in the fridge—this builds the structure without changing the flavor.
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