5 from 18 votes
Peanut Butter Energy Bites
Peanut Butter Energy Bites are no-bake, protein-packed snack balls made from creamy peanut butter, rolled oats, honey, flaxseed, vanilla, and mini chocolate chips. After mixing, the chilled mixture is shaped into bite-sized balls that are rolled in extra oats and chocolate for a textured coating. These energy bites combine chewy oats and the richness of peanut butter with sweet chocolate chips, offering an easy, portable snack option that can be stored in the fridge for convenience.
Prep Time
8 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings:
12
energy balls
Calories:
156 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup peanut butter creamy
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats plus extra for rolling, or quick oats (for smoother texture
- 1 ½ TBSP honey
- ⅛ tsp vanilla
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips plus extra for rolling
- ¼-⅓ cup Flax Seed ground
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well-combined.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
- Next roll into approximately 12 bite-sized balls. To prevent sticking and help with the rolling process, cover hands with a little coconut oil or avocado oil first. Squeezing the mixture before rolling is also helpful.
- Sprinkle some oats and chocolate chips on a cutting board roll the balls in the mixture. Finish off by rolling again to help the extra toppings set.
- Store PB bites in a lidded container in the fridge for up to a week.
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Notes
- Rolling the bites in shredded coconut adds a tropical flavor variation.
- Use quick oats instead of rolled oats for a smoother texture if preferred.
- Coating your hands lightly with coconut or avocado oil helps prevent sticking when rolling the bites.
- Store these energy bites in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week for optimal freshness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
156kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
66mg
(3%)
Potassium
134mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
8IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 energy balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.