No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls with Oats and Chocolate Chips

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-22 · Updated 2026-07-22

Chewy and sweet no-bake energy balls combining peanut butter, oats, and chocolate chips for a quick, satisfying snack. 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 120 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
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp ground flaxseed, and 1/4 tsp salt.
2. Step 2: Stir all ingredients together until the mixture becomes sticky and well combined, with chocolate chips evenly distributed.
3. Step 3: Using your hands, roll the mixture into 12 equal-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
4. Step 4: Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm and set.
5. Step 5: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.