No-Bake Nut Butter Energy Bites with Oats and Honey
Simple, wholesome energy bites made by combining oats, creamy nut butter, and honey — a perfect nutritious snack on the go. This 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 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 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, and 1/3 cup honey. Stir well until evenly mixed.
- Step 2: Add 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed, 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are incorporated and the mixture is sticky enough to hold together.
- Step 3: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Step 4: Refrigerate the energy bites for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.






