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5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Energy Bites

5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Energy Bites

The Crispy Chef
These no-bake peanut butter energy bites are made with just five simple ingredients — oats, peanut butter, honey, chocolate chips, and flaxseed. They’re chewy, satisfying, and perfect for meal prep snacks that deliver sustained energy without the crash.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 20 bites
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • Cookie scoop (optional)
  • airtight container

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup)
  • 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup ground flaxseed

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, stir together peanut butter and honey until smooth. Microwave briefly if too thick.
  • Add oats, chocolate chips, and flaxseed. Mix until well combined.
  • Cover and chill mixture for 30 minutes to firm up.
  • Roll into 1-inch balls using hands or a cookie scoop. Makes about 20 bites.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 7 days or freeze up to 3 months.

Notes

Chill the mixture before rolling to make shaping easier. Store bites in the fridge for up to 7 days or freeze up to 3 months. Variations: swap in almond or cashew butter, add protein powder, or mix in coconut and dried fruit for flavor twists.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 40mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.6mg
Keyword energy bites, healthy snack, no bake snacks, peanut butter snacks
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