No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Bites
Chewy and nutty no-bake energy bites combining peanut butter, oats, and honey for a healthy sweet snack or dessert. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, layers rolled oats, natural peanut butter, honey into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 100 calories and feeds 20, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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
- 3/4 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 3/4 cup natural peanut butter, 1/3 cup honey, and 1/4 cup ground flaxseed.
- Step 2: Add 1 tsp vanilla extract and mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon until the mixture is sticky and holds together well.
- Step 3: Fold in 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the mixture.
- Step 4: Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls, making approximately 20 energy bites.
- Step 5: Place the energy bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Step 6: Store the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week for a quick sweet treat.







