Description
These no-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls are a rich, satisfying, and nutritious snack made in minutes! Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, peanut butter, and chia seeds, they’re the perfect energy boost any time of day. Keep a batch in your fridge or freezer for healthy snacking all week long.
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, cocoa powder, chia seeds, and salt.
2. Add peanut butter, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract. Stir until well mixed.
3. Fold in mini chocolate chips, if using.
4. Roll mixture into 1-inch balls using clean hands or a small scoop.
5. Place on a parchment-lined tray and chill for 30 minutes.
6. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Use natural peanut butter with no added sugar or oils for best texture and flavor.
If mixture is too sticky, chill it for 5–10 minutes before rolling into balls.
Want a protein boost? Add 1 scoop of vanilla or chocolate protein powder and adjust wet ingredients as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chocolate energy balls, peanut butter snack, healthy bites