Description
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites are a quick, nutritious snack perfect for on-the-go energy boosts. Combining the wholesome goodness of quick oats, creamy peanut butter, sweet honey, and mini chocolate chips, these bite-sized treats require no baking and come together in minutes, making them ideal for a healthy snack or light dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup quick oats
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together ½ cup of quick oats and ¼ cup of mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add ¼ cup of peanut butter and 2 tablespoons of honey to the oats and chocolate chips. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is well combined and sticky enough to hold together.
- Form the Bites: Using a spoon, scoop out the mixture and roll it between your hands into 12 evenly sized balls.
- Store: Place the energy bites into an airtight container. Store them at room temperature for immediate consumption or chill them in the refrigerator for a firmer texture. Consume within a week for best freshness.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- You can add a tablespoon of chia seeds or flaxseeds for additional fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
- To make them vegan, ensure honey is replaced with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Energy bites can be refrigerated or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: No-Bake, Peanut Butter, Energy Bites, Healthy Snack, Quick Snack, Oats, Honey, Chocolate Chips
