Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Energy Bites with Chocolate Chips
These no-bake energy bites combine creamy peanut butter, chewy oats, and melty chocolate chips for a quick, healthy, and satisfying snack that’s perfect for on-the-go.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 20 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (135g)
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (125g), creamy or chunky
- 1/3 cup honey (113g)
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (60g)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup natural peanut butter and 1/3 cup honey. Stir until smooth and well blended, about 1-2 minutes.
- Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Add 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats and 2 tablespoons chia seeds if using. Stir until oats are evenly coated. If mixture is too dry, add an extra teaspoon of honey.
- Fold in 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips gently to avoid melting or breaking.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to firm up the mixture.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into smooth balls, about 20 bites total. Lightly dampen hands with water if mixture sticks.
- Place formed bites on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use natural or no-stir peanut butter for best texture. Chilling the mixture before rolling is essential to prevent sticky, misshapen bites. Rolled oats provide the best chewy texture; avoid instant oats. For nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed or soy nut butter. Store in airtight container in fridge up to one week or freeze up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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