Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls (Printable)
No-bake bites with chocolate, peanut butter, oats, seeds, and natural sweeteners for a wholesome snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (90 g)
02 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds (16 g)
03 - 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed (14 g)
04 - 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (22 g)
05 - 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips (25 g)
06 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (12 g)
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter (125 g)
08 - 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup (115 g)
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Add-Ins
10 - Pinch of sea salt
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts (20 g)
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, stir together oats, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, shredded coconut, mini dark chocolate chips, and cocoa powder until evenly mixed.
02 - Add peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract to the dry mixture and blend thoroughly using a spatula or clean hands until sticky and well combined.
03 - If desired, fold in a pinch of sea salt and chopped peanuts to enhance flavor and texture.
04 - Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a firm ball with your hands. Repeat until you have about 16 balls.
05 - Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking tray and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up.
06 - Keep finished balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They're legitimately ready to eat in fifteen minutes with zero cooking required.
- One ball keeps you satisfied through mid-afternoon slumps way better than you'd expect.
- The chocolate-peanut butter combo tastes indulgent while actually being wholesome.
02 -
- Don't skip the chilling step thinking they'll set at room temperature—I learned that the hard way when a batch turned into peanut butter smudges in my bag.
- If your mixture feels too dry and won't stick together, add a teaspoon of peanut butter at a time until it becomes cohesive again.
03 -
- If your peanut butter is the kind that separates with oil on top, use the oil—it actually helps bind these together better.
- Make them slightly smaller if you want more balls, or slightly larger if you prefer fewer and more substantial snacks.