Description
Quick, healthy, no-bake snack with oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and M&Ms. Great for energy or a guilt-free treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats (not instant)
- ½ cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- ? cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup chocolate chips (mini or regular)
- ¼ cup M&Ms (mini or regular)
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed meal
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Preparing the Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chocolate chips, M&Ms, ground flaxseed meal, chia seeds (if using), and salt. Stir well to combine.
- Mixing in the Wet Ingredients: Add peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the bowl.
- Mix all ingredients together until well combined. If the mixture is too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of water or milk. If the mixture is too wet, add 1-2 tablespoons of rolled oats.
- Forming the Energy Balls: Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to scoop out portions of the mixture. Roll each portion between your palms to form a ball (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Place the formed energy balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Optional: Roll the energy balls in extra chocolate chips, M&Ms, or shredded coconut for decoration.
- Chilling and Storing: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the energy balls to firm up.
- Transfer the energy balls to an airtight container.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature peanut butter.
- Adjust the amount of honey or maple syrup to your desired sweetness.
- Feel free to experiment with different nut butters, sweeteners, and add-ins.
- If the energy balls are too dry, add a tablespoon or two of water, milk, or nut butter.
- If the energy balls are too wet, add a tablespoon or two of rolled oats or ground flaxseed meal.
- These energy balls freeze well for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes