No Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites (Print Version)

Chewy oats, creamy peanut butter, and mini chocolate chips combine in these no-bake energy bites. Ready in 15 minutes—perfect for quick snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
03 - 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup

→ Add-Ins

04 - 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
05 - 1/4 cup ground flaxseed or chia seeds
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, ground flaxseed or chia seeds, and salt.
02 - Add the peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the bowl.
03 - Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and a sticky dough forms.
04 - Fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
05 - Using a tablespoon or small scoop, portion out the mixture and roll into 1-inch balls.
06 - Place the bites on a parchment-lined tray, spacing them evenly.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to achieve optimal texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in literally fifteen minutes and require zero oven time
  • The texture somehow lands perfectly between chewy and creamy every single time
02 -
  • The dough will feel impossibly sticky at first but refrigeration fixes everything, so resist adding more dry ingredients
  • Let them sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before eating if you store them in the fridge
03 -
  • Wet your hands slightly before rolling to keep the dough from sticking to your palms
  • Measure the peanut butter while its still in the jar using a measuring cup that youve sprayed with cooking spray

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