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No-Bake Energy Balls

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Serves 20
My family loves these energy bites! Chewy, nutty, and easy to make with pantry ingredients, they're one of our favorite healthy snacks. Because this recipe is so simple, it's a great one to make with kids. My son Ollie and I make it together all the time!

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups whole rolled oats
  • 1 cup creamy natural peanut butter
  • ¼ cup ground flaxseed
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
  • Pinch sea salt, optional

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, place the oats, peanut butter, flax seed, honey, vanilla, chocolate chips, peanuts, and coconut. If your peanut butter is unsalted, add a pinch of salt too. Mix to combine. The mixture will be thick.
  • Use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop the mixture, then use your hands to roll it into balls.
  • Place on a large plate or baking sheet and chill in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours, or until firm.
  • The energy bites keep well in the fridge for up to a week. They also freeze well.

Notes

We recently refreshed this post with an updated recipe and photos. Find the previous version in this date balls post.