No Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites (Printable version)

Chewy oat and peanut butter bites with chocolate chips for quick energy

# Ingredient List:

01 - 1 cup rolled oats

02 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

03 - 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup

04 - 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips

05 - 1/4 cup ground flaxseed or chia seeds

06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

07 - Pinch of salt

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, ground flaxseed (or chia seeds), and salt.

02 - Add the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract to the bowl.

03 - Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and a sticky dough forms.

04 - Fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

05 - Using a tablespoon or small scoop, portion out the mixture and roll into 1-inch balls.

06 - Place the bites on a parchment-lined tray, ensuring they are not touching.

07 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for best texture and firmness.

01 -

They come together in under 15 minutes with zero baking required
The texture perfectly balances chewy oats with creamy peanut butter and little bursts of chocolate
They actually keep you full without that heavy post snack feeling

02 -

If the dough feels too dry to roll add another teaspoon of honey or a splash of water
Wet your hands slightly before rolling to prevent the mixture from sticking to your palms
These need proper chilling time or they will fall apart when you try to eat them

03 -

Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes before rolling it makes the oats softer and easier to shape
Room temperature peanut butter mixes much more smoothly than cold straight from the fridge