Description
These easy Energy Bites are packed with oats, peanut butter, flaxseeds, and a touch of honey for the perfect healthy snack. No baking required — just mix, roll, and enjoy a naturally sweet, energy-boosting treat anytime you need a quick pick-me-up!
Ingredients
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1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
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½ cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
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⅓ cup honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
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½ cup ground flaxseeds
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½ cup mini dark chocolate chips
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1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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A pinch of sea salt
Instructions
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the oats, flaxseeds, chocolate chips, chia seeds, and salt.
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Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined into a sticky dough.
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Chill the Mixture: Cover and refrigerate the mixture for 20–30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
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Form into Balls: Roll about 1 tablespoon of the chilled mixture into balls using your hands. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Set and Store: Refrigerate the formed bites for an additional 15–20 minutes. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
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Sticky Texture is Key:
If the mixture feels too dry and crumbly, add an extra tablespoon of peanut butter or honey. If it’s too wet and sticky, mix in another tablespoon of oats or flaxseeds. -
Customize Your Bites:
Swap out the chocolate chips for raisins, chopped nuts, dried cranberries, or coconut flakes. You can even add a teaspoon of cinnamon or cocoa powder for a flavor twist!
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Make It Nut-Free:
Use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter to make school-friendly, allergy-safe bites.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min