No-Bake Oatmeal Energy Bites with Peanut Butter and Dark Chocolate

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Portable no-bake energy bites packed with oats, peanut butter, and chunks of dark chocolate for a sweet and satisfying picnic snack. This American-inspired snack recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 10 minutes, combines old-fashioned rolled oats, natural creamy peanut butter, honey into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 10, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. 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 10 American cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter, 1/3 cup honey, 1/4 cup ground flaxseed, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp sea salt. Stir using a sturdy spoon until the mixture is thoroughly combined and sticky.
  2. Step 2: Fold in 1/3 cup mini dark chocolate chips evenly throughout the mixture.
  3. Step 3: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls, about 20 bites total. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm before packing for your picnic.

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