Description
Quick and healthy no-bake energy balls made with oats, peanut butter, and natural sweeteners, perfect for a nutritious snack or on-the-go energy boost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine oats, peanut butter, and honey.
- Stir until the mixture is well combined and sticky.
- Add chia seeds, chocolate chips, and vanilla extract, then mix thoroughly.
- Scoop small portions of the mixture and roll into bite-sized balls.
- Place the balls on a tray lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until firm.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use almond butter or other nut/seed butters as a substitute for peanut butter.
- Replace honey with maple syrup to make the recipe vegan.
- Add shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or dried fruits for extra texture and flavor.
- If the mixture is too soft, add more oats; if too dry, add more peanut butter or honey.
- These are great for meal prep and quick snacks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
