High-Protein Peanut Butter Energy Bites for Quick Fuel

These no-bake peanut butter energy bites are made with just six simple ingredients — perfect for an easy, satisfying snack.

Craving a quick snack?

These bite-sized energy balls give you the chocolate-and-peanut-butter combo without having to reach for candy. They blend creamy peanut butter with rolled oats, ground flax, honey, vanilla, and mini chocolate chips for a chewy, satisfying treat.

The recipe makes about a dozen balls, so you can share them — or hide a few at the back of the fridge for yourself. For gluten-free bites, use certified gluten-free oats.

Energy Bite Recipes

If you enjoy these peanut butter bites, try some other no-bake energy ball variations that are equally easy and delicious:

• Key Lime Pie Energy Bites
• Chocolate Cherry Energy Balls
• No-Bake Peanut Butter Date Energy Balls

Energy Bite Ingredients

This recipe keeps things simple. You can roll the finished bites in oats, extra chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or crushed peanuts for added texture and flavor.

1. creamy peanut butter
2. old fashioned rolled oats (or quick oats for a smoother texture)
3. mini chocolate chips
4. ground flax seed
5. honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
6. vanilla

Want more crunch? Use chunky peanut butter and add a touch more honey or a little coconut oil so the mixture holds together. For a smoother bite, use creamy peanut butter and quick oats (not instant).

Peanut Butter Energy Bites

These energy bites come together in a few easy steps.

Mix the ingredients, chill briefly, then roll into balls and optionally coat with extra oats, chocolate chips, or shredded coconut. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Peanut Butter Energy Bites

These tasty no-bake peanut butter energy bites are made with just 6 tasty ingredients and are perfect for snacking!

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Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Peanut Butter Energy Bites

Prep Time: 8 minutes minutes

Chill Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 28 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 energy balls

Author: Jenn Laughlin – Peas and Crayons

Ingredients

• ▢ ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter
• ▢ 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats or quick oats (for smoother texture) plus extra for rolling
• ▢ 1 ½ TBSP honey
• ▢ ⅛ tsp vanilla
• ▢ ¼ cup mini chocolate chips plus extra for rolling
• ▢ ¼-⅓ cup ground flax seed

Instructions

• Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
• Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes.
• Roll into approximately 12 bite-sized balls. To prevent sticking, coat your hands lightly with coconut or avocado oil before rolling. Squeezing the mixture before shaping helps too.
• Place extra oats and chocolate chips (or shredded coconut) on a cutting board and roll the balls in the mixture to coat. Roll again briefly so the toppings set.
• Store the energy bites in a lidded container in the fridge for up to one week.

Notes

If you like coconut, roll some or all of the bites in shredded coconut for a tropical twist. The recipe is flexible — try different mix-ins to suit your taste.

Nutrition facts are estimated using a recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 6g

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