Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls Recipe 4-Ingredient Snack
These no-bake peanut butter energy balls are a quick, easy, and wholesome snack made with just four pantry staples. Perfect for on-the-go energy boosts without any baking required.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 energy balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) creamy or natural peanut butter
- 1 cup (90 g) rolled oats
- 1/4 cup (85 g) honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1/4 cup (30 g) ground flaxseed
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup peanut butter and 1/4 cup honey. Stir until smooth and fully combined, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add 1 cup rolled oats and 1/4 cup ground flaxseed to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until oats and flaxseed are evenly coated, about 2-3 minutes.
- Check the dough texture; it should hold together when pressed but not be too wet or crumbly. Adjust by adding a teaspoon of honey or splash of water if dry, or a tablespoon of oats if too sticky.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon (15 g) of mixture and roll into tight balls. Repeat until all mixture is used, making approximately 12-15 energy balls.
- Place the balls on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
Notes
Use natural or creamy peanut butter for best texture. Adjust oats or honey to get the right dough consistency. Chill for at least 30 minutes to set; 15 minutes in the freezer can speed this up but avoid freezing solid. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball (about
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 70
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
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