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Peanut butter energy bite balls lined up in rows on a sheet of parchment paper.

No Bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls

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Loaded with oats, flaxseed, chocolate chips, and peanut butter, these energy balls are an easy, tasty way to squeeze a little boost of protein and nutrients into your day.
Prep: 20 minutes
Chill: 30 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
Recipe makes approximately 16 energy bites

Equipment Needed

  • large baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Large mixing bowl
  • large mixing spoon (or silicone spatula)
  • 1-ounce disher (or cookie scoop, with release handle)
  • Refrigerator
  • airtight container

Ingredients Needed

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup ground flaxseed (plus more as needed)
  • ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)

Instructions

  • Line large baking sheet with sheet(s) of parchment paper, covering baking sheet completely. Set aside.
  • Add 1 cup rolled oats, ½ cup creamy peanut butter, ⅓ cup pure maple syrup, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, ½ cup mini chocolate chips, ¼ cup ground flaxseed, and ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (if using) to large mixing bowl. Stir together ingredients, using hands if needed, until mixture is fully combined and has sticky consistency.
  • Scoop 1-ounce portions of mixture using disher, rolling scoop between palms of hands to form smooth balls. Add more flaxseed if needed if mixture doesn't roll easily.
  • Place rolled, smooth energy bite on baking sheet and repeat process until entire mixture has been formed into balls.
  • Once entire mixture has been formed into energy balls, place baking sheet in refrigerator. Chill energy bites at least 30 minutes or until bites are firm.
  • Transfer chilled energy bites to airtight container. Refrigerate in airtight container up to 2 weeks, or freeze up to 3 months.

Recipe Notes

  • Peanut Butter: If using shredded coconut, add up to ¼ cup more peanut butter as needed.
  • Make it Lower Carb: Use keto-friendly chocolate chips (like Lily's or ChocZero brands).

Nutrition Info (Approximate)

Serving: 1 energy bite (without coconut) | Calories: 128kcal | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Total Carbs: 14g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Net Carbs: 12g | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 100mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg