No-Bake Cocoa Peanut Butter Oat Bites with Flaxseed

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Easy no-bake energy bites packed with oats, peanut butter, and cocoa, perfect for a quick snack or to fuel your fun downtime. This American-inspired recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 10 minutes, turns rolled oats, natural peanut butter, honey into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 16, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 16 American cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 2 tbsp flaxseed meal if using; mix thoroughly.
  2. Step 2: Add 3/4 cup natural peanut butter, 1/3 cup honey, and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir with a sturdy spoon or spatula until all ingredients are evenly combined and sticky.
  3. Step 3: Fold in 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips, ensuring they are distributed throughout the batter.
  4. Step 4: Using clean hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
  5. Step 5: Refrigerate the energy bites for at least 30 minutes until firm and set before serving.

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