No-Bake Energy Bites with Oats and Honey
Quick and healthy no-bake energy bites combining oats, honey, and peanut butter. This American-inspired recipe, 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 12, 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.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, and 1/4 cup honey. Stir until thoroughly mixed and sticky.
- Step 2: Add 2 tbsp ground flaxseed, 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Step 3: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into 12 bite-sized balls. Place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Step 4: Refrigerate the energy bites for at least 30 minutes until firm and set, then enjoy as a quick, nutritious snack.
