These Peanut Butter Oat Energy Balls are a quick and easy no bake dessert that serves as a perfect protein snack. Packed with peanut butter and oats, they make for healthy energy bites that are ideal for a post workout treat.
This recipe is simple to prepare and requires no baking, making it a convenient option for busy days. You can customize the energy balls with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips, dried fruit, or seeds.
Easy Peanut Butter Oat Energy Balls Recipe
These energy balls combine creamy peanut butter with rolled oats, honey, and a few other ingredients to create a nutritious snack. The recipe takes about 15 minutes to prepare and yields approximately 12 energy balls.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed or chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips or dried fruit (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, peanut butter, honey, ground flaxseed, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until well combined.
- Add Mix-Ins: If desired, fold in chocolate chips or dried fruit for added flavor.
- Form Balls: Using your hands, scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Chill: Place the energy balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store: Once set, transfer the energy balls to an airtight container. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 energy balls
- Calories: 100kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
