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Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites (5-Minute Recipe)

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These no-bake peanut butter energy bites come together in under 5 minutes with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for a quick snack, pre-workout fuel, or a healthy dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (use certified gluten-free oats if needed)
  • 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter (stirred well)
  • 1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (mini chips work best)
  • 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
  • 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt (skip if peanut butter is salted)

Instructions

  1. Combine the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add rolled oats, ground flaxseed, and shredded coconut (if using). Stir together until evenly distributed.
  2. Add the wet ingredients: Pour in peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Make sure peanut butter is well-stirred.
  3. Mix thoroughly: Stir with a spatula until the mixture comes together into a cohesive dough (about 30 seconds of vigorous stirring).
  4. Add the chocolate chips: Fold in chocolate chips and a pinch of sea salt. Mix just until evenly distributed.
  5. Test the consistency: Squeeze a small amount of mixture in your hand. It should hold together firmly. If too dry, add 1 tablespoon peanut butter; if too sticky, add 1 tablespoon oats.
  6. Chill the mixture: Refrigerate the bowl for 15 minutes.
  7. Roll into balls: Using slightly wet hands, scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. You should get 18-20 bites.
  8. Final chill: Refrigerate the rolled bites for another 15-30 minutes to firm up completely.

Notes

Use natural peanut butter with the oil stirred in for best texture. Chilling the mixture before rolling is essential to prevent sticking. For a vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey and dairy-free chocolate chips. For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter. The bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.

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