Easy No-Bake Energy Balls with Oats and Chocolate Chips
A quick and fuss-free no-bake snack made with oats, peanut butter, honey, and chocolate chips, perfect for on-the-go energy boosts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 20 balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (135g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup (125g) natural peanut butter (creamy)
- ¼ cup (85g) honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- ½ cup (90g) mini chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Gather and measure all ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Warm peanut butter slightly if stiff.
- Add oats, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, salt, and chocolate chips to the wet mixture. Fold gently until combined. If too dry, add a teaspoon of honey or splash of milk and mix again.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon (15g) of mixture and roll into balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture; quick oats can be used but will be softer. Chilling is essential for firm texture. Adjust stickiness by adding honey or oats as needed. Use a tablespoon-sized scoop for uniform balls. Variations include nut-free butters, adding protein powder, or swapping chocolate chips for dried fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 90
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: no-bake, energy balls, oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, healthy snack, quick snack, vegan option, gluten-free