Energy Balls with Oats (Print)

Bite-sized snacks with oats, peanut butter, and chocolate chips for a wholesome boost.

# Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips
03 - 0.33 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, optional

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
05 - 0.33 cup honey or maple syrup
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

# Instructions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, mini chocolate chips, and shredded coconut if using.
02 - In a separate medium mixing bowl, stir together the peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
03 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon or spatula until evenly combined.
04 - Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls and place them on a parchment paper-lined baking tray.
05 - Refrigerate the energy balls for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up.
06 - Transfer the cooled energy balls to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week before consumption.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • They taste like a legitimate treat but actually fuel your body with real food—no guilt required.
  • Fifteen minutes from mixing bowl to finished snack means you can make them on a lazy Sunday and forget about it.
  • One batch disappears fast, so doubling the recipe is honestly a good life choice.
02 -
  • Don't skip the chilling step thinking they'll firm up at room temperature—they actually stay sticky and become impossible to handle without melting everywhere.
  • If your peanut butter is the natural kind with separated oil, make sure to stir it back in before mixing or your balls will end up greasy and won't hold together.
03 -
  • If your kitchen is warm, work quickly or pop the finished mixture in the freezer for five minutes before rolling—it makes forming balls infinitely easier and less frustrating.
  • These actually taste better the next day after the flavors have had time to meld together, so making them ahead of when you need them is genuinely the right move.
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