Peanut Butter Energy Balls (Printable Version)

No-bake peanut butter balls with oats and dark chocolate for a quick, energizing snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ Base

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

→ Add-ins

04 - 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
05 - 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of sea salt

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Stir until smooth.
02 - Add the oats and ground flaxseed. Mix until fully incorporated.
03 - Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
04 - Refrigerate the mixture for 10 minutes to firm up for easier rolling.
05 - Using clean hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
06 - Place energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No oven required—just your hands and a mixing bowl, perfect for when you want something homemade without heating up the kitchen.
  • They taste like an indulgent treat but deliver real nutrition, so you can feel good about snacking on them throughout the week.
02 -
  • Don't skip the chilling step thinking you'll save time—warm mixture becomes an impossible, sticky situation that makes rolling maddening.
  • The mixture will seem a bit dry at first when you add the oats, but resist the urge to add liquid; it comes together as you mix, and those chocolate chips help everything bind beautifully.
03 -
  • Slightly undercook the amount of honey or syrup if you like less sweetness; you can always add a touch more but you can't take it back.
  • A cookie scoop removes the guesswork of portion size and makes rolling feel less tedious because each ball is already the right weight.
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