Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls: Best 5-Minute Recipe
These no-bake peanut butter energy balls are quick, easy, and made with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for busy days, they offer a fudgy, melt-in-your-mouth texture with a perfect balance of sweet and salty.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 20 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/2 cup honey, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Add 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, 1/2 cup ground flaxseed, and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt. Mix with a rubber spatula or your hands until the dough is slightly sticky but holds together when pressed.
- If the mixture is too dry, add a tablespoon of honey or peanut butter. If too sticky, add a tablespoon of oats.
- Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop or your hands, roll portions of dough into smooth balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to firm up (optional but recommended).
- Enjoy immediately or store for later.
Notes
For best texture, use room temperature peanut butter. If honey is crystallized, warm it slightly. The dough should feel slightly tacky but not wet. Chilling improves flavor and texture. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 85
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
Keywords: energy balls, no-bake, peanut butter, healthy snack, quick recipe, gluten-free, dairy-free