Peanut Butter Energy Balls (Print Version)

Creamy peanut butter, oats, and dark chocolate create simple no-bake energy balls for a convenient snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Stir until smooth and well blended.
02 - Add rolled oats and ground flaxseed to the wet mixture. Mix until fully incorporated and no dry oats remain.
03 - Fold dark chocolate chips into the mixture using a spatula or spoon until evenly distributed.
04 - Refrigerate the mixture for 10 minutes to firm up, making the rolling process easier.
05 - Using clean hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Aim for uniform size for consistent portions.
06 - Place energy balls in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • They taste like guilt-free indulgence but come together in fifteen minutes without turning on the oven.
  • No refined sugar means you can actually eat a couple without feeling like you need a nap an hour later.
  • Perfectly portable, so you can toss a few in your bag and forget about that 3 p.m. slump at work.
02 -
  • Skip the refrigeration step once if you're impatient, and you'll spend twenty minutes chasing chocolate-covered dough around the bowl—I learned this the annoying way.
  • The mixture firms up better if your peanut butter is at room temperature rather than cold, so take it out of the fridge while you gather your other ingredients.
03 -
  • If your peanut butter is the natural kind with separated oil on top, stir it in completely first—the extra fat actually makes the balls easier to roll and taste richer.
  • One tablespoon of coconut oil mixed into the peanut butter makes everything come together smoother if your mixture feels too dry or crumbly.
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