Description
A delightful and nutritious treat packed with the flavors of peanut butter and oats, perfect for a quick energy boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup flaxseed or chia seeds (optional)
- Dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, peanut butter, and honey or maple syrup.
- If desired, incorporate flaxseed or chia seeds, plus chocolate chips or dried fruit.
- Mix thoroughly until a sticky dough forms. Adjust consistency as needed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different add-ins such as dried fruit or protein powder to tailor the bites to your taste or dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: energy bites, healthy snacks, no bake, peanut butter