These oatmeal peanut butter energy bites are great for healthy snacking. They are packed with flavor and taste SO good! This recipe doesn’t require any baking and only takes a few minutes to make. Try my other no bake treats like sweet and salty energy bites and brownie bites.
Ever since my kids were little, they’ve been huge fans of energy bites…
My sweet and salty energy bite was a huge hit, as were my homemade Larabar bites. And the last batch of no-bake brownie balls was devoured in MINUTES.
I wanted to create a new recipe that was fun enough for a snack, but healthy enough for the kids to grab a few for breakfast or lunch too – so I created Peanut Butter Energy Balls!
Easy Peanut Butter Energy Balls
My kids will demolish these peanut butter energy balls in no time, so I know they please even my picky eater. I personally love these because…
- They’re made with ingredients I always have in the pantry
- The recipe can easily be halved or doubled (or tripled)
- I can freeze the bites for later
- They’re fun enough for a snack, healthy enough for a meal
Ingredients for Healthy Energy Peanut Butter Balls
Here’s what you need to make these healthy energy peanut butter balls:
- Rolled oats
- Peanut butter
- Honey
- Add-ins (i.e. coconut flakes, shredded coconut, seeds, nuts, etc)
- Flax seed
- Chocolate chips (or mini dark chocolate chips)
- Vanilla extract
I’m betting you have all of these ingredients in your pantry, right? Let’s get to making these awesome little snack bites!
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1. Combine the oats, peanut butter, and honey in the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the paddle attachment, mix on low until the oats are thoroughly covered.
Note: If you don’t have a stand mixer, you can use a large bowl and spoon. Make sure the oats are completely covered before moving on to the next step.
Step 2. Add the add-ins, ground flax seeds, chocolate chips, and vanilla. Stir very well.
Step 3. Shape into balls (either bite-sized or two-bite-sized) and place on a cookie sheet. (It helps to wet your hands now and then as you’re rolling the balls so that the dough doesn’t stick to your hands.)
Step 4. Freeze for 1-2 hours. Remove the energy balls from the cookie sheet and store them in a freezer-safe bag.
To serve, let the energy bite thaw at room temperature for a few minutes. (I like to keep a few energy balls in the fridge so I don’t have to wait when I want a snack!)
Tips for Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
- Don’t have rolled oats? Use instant oats or try my homemade version of instant oat packets!
- Can’t have peanut butter? Use a different nut butter (almond butter or cashew butter) or use a nut-free option like sunflower seed butter!
- Don’t have flaxseed? Use oat flour!
- I recommend wetting your hands occasionally as you roll the balls so the dough doesn’t stick to your hands.
- If you use natural peanut butter, make sure you stir it REALLY well so that you’re not adding too much oil to the mixture.
Top Questions about Peanut Butter Oat Balls
If you look at the ingredients, these peanut butter energy bites are much healthier than any processed junk food you’ll buy at the store!
The peanut butter and the honey are the “glue,” and it’s important that you thoroughly coat the oats with this mixture BEFORE you add in anything else. Not doing this can lead to balls that are dry and don’t stick together.
Yes! Food is fuel, and your body uses food as energy.
Peanut Butter Energy Balls Recipe Add-ins
Are you looking to shake things up with these no-bake energy bites? Here are some suggestions for add-ins:
- coconut flakes
- dark mini chocolate chips
- shredded coconut
- seeds
- nuts
- protein powder
- chia seeds
- cranberries
- raisins
More No Bake Recipes
- Brownie Bites
- No-Bake Cheesecake
- Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies
- No-Bake Coconut Blueberry Pie Recipe (Whole30)
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These oatmeal peanut butter energy bites are great for healthy snacking. They are packed with flavor and taste SO good! This recipe doesn’t require any baking and only takes a few minutes to make. Try my other no bake treats like sweet and salty energy bites and brownie bites.
- Prep Time: 0 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 3 dozen bites 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Freeze
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats (or instant oats)
- 1 cup peanut butter (or other nut butter or seed butter)
- 2/3 cup honey
- 2 cups add-ins (i.e. coconut flakes, seeds, protein powder, collagen, etc.)
- 1 cup ground flaxseed
- 1 cup mini dark chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
1. Combine the oats, peanut butter, and honey in the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the paddle attachment, mix on low until the oats are thoroughly covered.
If you don’t have a stand mixer, you can use a large bowl and spoon. Make sure the oats are completely covered before moving on to the next step.
2. Add the add-ins, ground flax seeds, chocolate chips, and vanilla. Stir very well.
3. Shape into balls (either bite-sized or two-bite-sized) and place on a cookie sheet. (It helps to wet your hands now and then as your rolling the balls so that the dough doesn’t stick to your hands.)
4. Freeze for 1-2 hours. Remove the energy balls from the cookie sheet and store them in a freezer-safe bag.
Notes
To serve, let the energy bite thaw at room temperature for a few minutes. (I like to keep a few energy balls in the fridge so I don’t have to wait when I want a snack!)
Nutrition
- Calories: 356
Sara Atoui
Oh man!! These are GREAT!! I have tried to find recipes for a snack/treat that was healthy, but they have all tasted TOO healthy and weren’t indulgent enough to be what I was looking for. I followed this, and also used sesame seeds and cacao powder, coconut flakes, chia seeds, and collagen for the add-ons. These are so yum!!! Thank you so much!