Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites (Best 5-Minute Snack)
These no-bake peanut butter energy bites are quick, easy, and made with simple ingredients. Perfect for a healthy snack or pre-workout fuel, they come together in under 5 minutes and are a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 16-18 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (90g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup (130g) creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup (110g) honey
- 1/3 cup (60g) mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons (14g) ground flaxseed (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt (for mixture)
- Flaky sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, add 1 cup rolled oats, 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed (if using), and a pinch of sea salt. Stir together.
- Add the wet ingredients: To the same bowl, add 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1/3 cup honey, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Mix until combined: Stir everything together with a spatula, scraping the sides and bottom, until the peanut butter and honey coat all the oats (about 1-2 minutes).
- Fold in the chocolate chips: Add 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips and fold them in gently until evenly distributed.
- Chill the mixture (optional but helpful): If the mixture is too soft, refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Roll into bites: Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop portions and roll between your palms to form balls. Wet your hands slightly if sticky. You should get about 16-18 bites.
- Add the finishing touch: Place the rolled bites on a baking sheet or plate and sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the bites for at least 30 minutes before eating.
Notes
For best results, use well-stirred natural peanut butter. If mixture is too dry, add a teaspoon of honey or peanut butter; if too wet, add a tablespoon of oats. Wet hands prevent sticking when rolling. Bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 9
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
Keywords: no-bake, peanut butter, energy bites, healthy snack, quick snack, gluten-free option, vegan option