Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Energy Balls Recipe for Hiking Fuel
These no-bake peanut butter oat energy balls are a quick, simple, and nutritious snack perfect for hiking fuel. Packed with protein, carbs, and healthy fats, they provide steady energy without a sugar crash.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 20 balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats (135g)
- ½ cup natural creamy peanut butter (125g)
- ¼ cup honey (85g)
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed (14g)
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (optional, 45g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Measure and prep all your ingredients.
- Combine the oats, ground flaxseed, and salt in your mixing bowl and stir to mix evenly.
- Add the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until uniform and sticky.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips if using. If the mixture seems dry, add a teaspoon of milk at a time until it holds together.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls, about 20 in total. If sticky, wet your hands or dust with oats.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up. Alternatively, chill in the freezer for 15 minutes if in a hurry.
- Pack and enjoy your energy balls.
Notes
Do not skip the chilling step to ensure the balls hold together. Use natural peanut butter without added sugars or oils for best flavor and nutrition. Pulse oats in a food processor for a finer texture if desired. Adjust consistency by adding more peanut butter or honey if crumbly, or more oats if too sticky.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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