Oats and Peanut Butter Balls
Make delicious no-bake oats and peanut butter balls in just 15 minutes! These healthy energy balls with oats, peanut butter, honey, and chocolate chips are perfect for snacks or breakfast.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- spatula
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- cookie scoop
Ingredients
Main Mixture
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the old-fashioned rolled oats, creamy peanut butter, honey, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, mini chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and a pinch of fine sea salt.
- Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon or spatula until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and a thick, sticky dough forms.
- Use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop or your hands to portion the mixture, rolling each portion firmly between your palms to form a smooth, compact 1-inch ball.
- Place each finished ball on the prepared baking sheet, repeating until all the mixture is used.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the balls to firm up and set completely before serving or storing.
Notes
Store balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.