Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls (Printable version)

No-bake, wholesome bites blending oats, peanut butter, and chocolate for an energizing snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ Base

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

→ Mix-ins

04 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 1/3 cup mini dark chocolate chips
06 - 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of sea salt

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, blend rolled oats, cocoa powder, ground flaxseed, and sea salt until evenly mixed.
02 - Add creamy peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture and stir until a sticky dough forms.
03 - Gently fold mini dark chocolate chips into the dough to distribute them evenly.
04 - Using hands or a small cookie scoop, shape the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls.
05 - Place the formed balls onto a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
06 - Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They're genuinely satisfying without tasting like health food—just pure chocolate and peanut butter goodness in ball form.
  • No baking means no kitchen mess, no preheating, and you can have them ready while your coffee is still hot.
  • They store for a week in the fridge, which means you can always reach for one when you need a moment that tastes like it was made just for you.
02 -
  • The chilling time isn't optional—I learned this the hard way when I tried to eat them after five minutes and ended up with chocolate-covered fingers and a lesson in patience.
  • If your mixture feels too wet, you're not mixing it vigorously enough; keep stirring and the peanut butter will coat everything into a workable dough.
  • Room temperature hands make shaping easier than cold hands, and slightly damp fingertips prevent sticking better than oiled ones.
03 -
  • If you find yourself without cocoa powder, use melted dark chocolate instead—it's richer and the recipe adapts beautifully as long as you don't add extra liquid.
  • Make a double batch and freeze half in a separate container; they thaw perfectly and you'll have backup snacks ready for the week when motivation is low.

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