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No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites - Simple, Satisfying, and Ready Fast

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (natural or regular; see notes)
  • 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick oats if possible)
  • 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup ground flaxseed or chia seeds (or a mix)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt (optional, but helps balance sweetness)
  • 1/3–1/2 cup add-ins of your choice, such as mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, seeds, dried cranberries, or shredded coconut
  • 1–2 tablespoons water or milk (only if the mixture seems dry)

Method
 

  1. Stir the wet ingredients. In a medium bowl, mix peanut butter, honey, and vanilla until smooth and glossy. If your peanut butter is stiff, warm it for 10–15 seconds in the microwave to loosen.
  2. Add the dry ingredients. Stir in oats, ground flax or chia, and salt. Fold in any add-ins, such as chocolate chips or dried fruit. The mixture should feel thick and slightly sticky.
  3. Adjust the texture if needed. If it’s too crumbly to hold a ball, add a teaspoon of water or milk at a time until it presses together easily. If it’s too wet, sprinkle in a bit more oats or flax.
  4. Chill briefly. Cover and chill the mixture for 15–20 minutes. This helps it firm up and makes rolling easier.
  5. Roll into bites. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into balls. Aim for 1–1.5-inch bites for easy snacking.
  6. Set and store. Place bites on a parchment-lined plate or container. Chill for 30 minutes to set. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.