Easy Chewy Peanut Butter Oat Energy Balls Recipe with Chocolate Chips for Quick Healthy Snacks
These easy chewy peanut butter oat energy balls with chocolate chips are a quick, satisfying snack perfect for on-the-go energy. They combine creamy peanut butter, chewy oats, and melty chocolate chips for a delicious treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 18-20 energy balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (135g) rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 3/4 cup (190g) peanut butter (creamy or chunky, natural preferred)
- 1/4 cup (85g) honey
- 1/3 cup (60g) mini chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Measure out all ingredients: 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 3/4 cup peanut butter, 1/4 cup honey, 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until creamy and smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add rolled oats, ground cinnamon, and salt to the wet mixture. Fold gently until oats are evenly coated and mixture starts to come together but remains slightly loose.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips last to keep them intact.
- Using hands, scoop about 1 tablespoon (15g) of mixture and roll into tight balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Makes about 18-20 balls.
- Chill the tray in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up the balls.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to a month.
Notes
If mixture is too sticky, add more oats one tablespoon at a time. If too dry, add more peanut butter or honey. Use room-temperature peanut butter and honey for easier mixing. Chill the balls to help them hold shape. Avoid making balls too large to prevent messiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball (about
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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