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No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites
These no-bake peanut butter energy bites are one of the easiest healthy snack recipes to keep on hand for busy days. Made with oats, peanut butter, and honey, they're naturally sweetened and ready in just 15 minutes.
What you'll need
- 1 cupold-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cupnatural peanut butter
- 1/3 cuphoney
- 1/4 cupground flaxseed
- 1/3 cupmini chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 1pinch of salt
Let's cook
- 1In a large bowl, stir together the oats, peanut butter, honey, flaxseed, chocolate chips, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
- 2Cover and refrigerate the mixture for 15-20 minutes to make it easier to shape.
- 3Roll the mixture into 12 balls, about 1 tablespoon each.
- 4Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Make it yours
- Swap peanut butter for almond or sunflower seed butter.
- Add shredded coconut or chia seeds for extra texture.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a less sweet option.
Good with
- Pack alongside fresh fruit for a balanced snack
- Pair with a glass of milk
- Enjoy as a pre-workout energy boost
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, answered.
How long do these energy bites keep?
Store them in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Why is my mixture too sticky to roll?
Chill the mixture a bit longer, or add an extra tablespoon of oats to firm it up.
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