No Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites (Printable)

Chewy oat and peanut butter bites with chocolate chips, ready in 15 minutes. Perfect for quick snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

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

→ Add-Ins

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, ground flaxseed or chia seeds, and salt. Mix evenly to distribute.
02 - Add the peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the bowl.
03 - Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined and a sticky, uniform dough forms.
04 - Gently 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 with your hands.
06 - Place the bites on a parchment-lined baking tray, leaving space between each piece.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to achieve optimal texture and firmness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No baking required—just mix, roll, and refrigerate
  • Perfectly portable for busy days, hiking, or post-workout fuel
  • Endlessly customizable with whatever you have in your pantry
02 -
  • If your mixture is too crumbly to roll, add one more teaspoon of honey or peanut butter and try again
  • Letting the dough chill for 15 minutes before rolling makes the process so much less messy
  • These taste infinitely better after they've been refrigerated—give them time to set properly
03 -
  • Lightly wet your hands between rolling every few bites to prevent sticking
  • Use a cookie scoop for perfectly uniform portions that look store-bought

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