Peanut Butter Energy Bites

Peanut Butter Energy Bites

🍽️ Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips
  • ⅓ cup ground flaxseed
  • ¼ cup shredded coconut, optional
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Preparation

1

Combine the Base

Add rolled oats, peanut butter and honey to a large mixing bowl.

⏱ About 2 minutes
2

Add Mix-Ins

Stir in chocolate chips, flaxseed, coconut, vanilla and a pinch of salt.

⏱ About 2 minutes
3

Mix Well

Stir until the mixture is evenly combined and sticky enough to hold together.

⏱ About 2 minutes
4

Chill

Refrigerate the mixture briefly to make it easier to shape.

⏱ About 20 minutes
5

Shape the Bites

Roll the mixture into small bite-sized balls using your hands.

⏱ About 5 minutes
6

Adjust Texture

If the mixture is too dry, add a little more peanut butter; if too sticky, add a few extra oats.

⏱ About 2 minutes
7

Chill Again

Place the bites in the refrigerator until firm.

⏱ About 20 minutes
8

Serve

Enjoy chilled or at room temperature as a quick snack.

⏱ About 1 minute

📦 Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.

🍓 Serving Suggestions

Serve as a quick breakfast bite, lunchbox snack, post-workout snack or afternoon treat.