Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Energy Balls Recipe for Healthy Lunchboxes
These no-bake peanut butter oat energy balls are a quick, wholesome, and delicious snack perfect for lunchboxes, packed with simple ingredients and ready in about 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 20 energy balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (135g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup (125g) natural peanut butter (unsweetened, creamy or chunky)
- ⅓ cup (113g) honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ cup (43g) mini chocolate chips or raisins (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Gather and measure all ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and creamy. Warm peanut butter slightly if stiff.
- Add rolled oats, cinnamon, salt, and optional chia or flaxseeds. Mix until evenly combined and sticky.
- Fold in chocolate chips or raisins if using.
- Form mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls using hands or a small cookie scoop. Wet hands slightly if mixture is too sticky.
- Place balls on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
Notes
Use natural peanut butter without added sugar or oils for best flavor and texture. Rolled oats provide better chew than instant oats. Chill the balls for at least 30 minutes to help them firm up and hold together. Adjust moisture by adding more honey or peanut butter if too dry, or more oats if too wet. Store layers separated by parchment paper if freezing to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 90100
- Sugar: 56
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 56
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 910
- Fiber: 23
- Protein: 34
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