Retro-Inspired No-Bake Chocolate Oat Energy Bites

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Chewy no-bake energy bites packed with chocolate, oats, and peanut butter deliver a nostalgic and satisfying snack for any time of day. This recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 10 minutes, turns old-fashioned 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.

Prep: 10 min Serves 12 International cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, 1/3 cup honey, 2 tbsp ground flaxseed, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/8 tsp sea salt.
  2. Step 2: Stir the mixture vigorously for 2-3 minutes until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and form a sticky dough.
  3. Step 3: Fold in 1/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips gently to distribute throughout the dough.
  4. Step 4: Using your hands, roll the dough into 1-inch diameter balls, making approximately 12 energy bites.
  5. Step 5: Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.

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