No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls

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Simple, kid-friendly snacks made with pantry staples that require no cooking and pack a protein punch. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs peanut butter, honey, rolled oats for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 12 American cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Combine 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter and 1/4 cup honey in a medium bowl, mixing until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 1 cup rolled oats and 2 tbsp chia seeds until the mixture holds together when pressed.
  3. Step 3: Fold in 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional) and use hands to form 12 equal-sized balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
  4. Step 4: Place balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set before serving.

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