Description
A delicious, healthy, and quick no bake oats energy balls recipe perfect for snacks, breakfast, or pre-workout fuel.
Ingredients
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup raw honey or maple syrup
1/2 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
1/4 cup ground flaxseeds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, ground flaxseeds, chocolate chips, and sea salt until well mixed.
Step 2: Add the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
Step 3: Stir the mixture thoroughly using a spatula or wooden spoon until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is sticky.
Step 4: Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the mixture to firm up, making it easier to roll.
Step 5: Using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon, portion out the mixture and roll it between your palms into 1-inch balls.
Step 6: Place the finished balls into an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to one week or in the freezer for up to three months.
Step 7: Enjoy your no bake oats energy balls recipe snack whenever you need a quick energy boost!
Notes
If the mixture is too crumbly, add an extra tablespoon of peanut butter or honey. Use certified gluten-free oats if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
