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Easy Peanut Butter No-Bake Energy Balls Recipe for Quick Healthy Snacks

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A quick and easy no-bake recipe for peanut butter energy balls that are perfect for busy days, snack cravings, and potlucks. Made with simple pantry ingredients, these chewy, sweet, and nutty bites are a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240g) creamy peanut butter (natural, no-sugar-added preferred)
  • 1 1/2 cups (135g) rolled oats (old-fashioned for chewiness; quick oats for softer texture)
  • 1/3 cup (120ml) honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons (14g) ground flaxseed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup (45g) mini chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1/4 cup (30g) chopped nuts or seeds (walnuts, almonds, chia seeds; optional)

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. In a mixing bowl, stir together peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth (about 1-2 minutes).
  3. Add oats, ground flaxseed, salt, and optional chopped nuts. Mix gently but thoroughly until evenly combined. Adjust moisture by adding a teaspoon of water or more honey if too dry, or more oats if too wet.
  4. Fold in mini chocolate chips gently to distribute evenly without melting.
  5. Scoop about a tablespoon (15g) of mixture and roll into tight balls. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Repeat until all mixture is used (makes about 15-18 balls).
  7. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up, or 15 minutes in the freezer if in a rush (avoid freezing solid).
  8. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

Notes

If peanut butter is too stiff, warm slightly in microwave for 15 seconds to ease mixing. Use slightly damp hands to roll balls to prevent sticking. Adjust moisture by adding water, honey, or oats as needed. Chilling is essential to firm the balls and prevent crumbling. Variations include adding cinnamon, cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or protein powder. For nut-free option, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter. Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to one week or freeze up to three months.

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