Description
These no-bake peanut butter energy balls deliver the perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs in under 25 minutes. A nutrient-dense, portable snack ideal for busy days, post-workout recovery, or healthy meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
- 4 tablespoons honey
- (Optional) 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients at room temperature.
- If peanut butter is too thick, microwave for 20 seconds to soften.
- Mix oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, ground flaxseed, and honey in a bowl.
- Stir until fully combined and mixture holds when pressed.
- Chill mixture for 10–15 minutes to firm.
- Portion with a tablespoon or small scoop.
- Roll firmly into 1-inch balls.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
For extra protein, add 1 scoop of vanilla whey protein powder. For vegan variations, replace honey with maple syrup. Chill time is essential for shaping the balls properly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 174
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 67mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peanut butter energy balls, no bake snack, healthy snack, protein balls, energy bites