Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls (Printable)

No-bake chocolate peanut butter bites with oats and honey, great for a quick nourishing snack.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (90 g)
02 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (125 g)
03 - 1/3 cup honey (115 g)

→ Chocolate

04 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (22 g)
05 - 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (60 g)

→ Add-ins

06 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, optional (40 g)
07 - 2 tbsp ground flaxseed, optional (16 g)
08 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of salt

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, stir together oats, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and ground flaxseed until evenly mixed.
02 - Incorporate peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and salt into the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly using a spatula or wooden spoon until well blended.
03 - If the mixture feels too dry, gradually add water by the teaspoon until it holds together when pressed.
04 - Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll between palms to form a compact ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
05 - Arrange the balls on a parchment-lined tray or plate, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
06 - Place the set energy balls in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No oven required, which means you can make these even in the middle of summer without heating up the kitchen.
  • The combination of oats and peanut butter keeps you satisfied way longer than most snacks.
  • They taste like dessert but actually give you energy instead of a sugar crash.
02 -
  • If your peanut butter is too thick or natural and separated, the mixture can turn dry and crumbly, so add that water gradually until it comes together.
  • Rolling the balls with slightly damp hands keeps the mixture from sticking to your palms and makes the whole process much easier.
03 -
  • Use a small cookie scoop to make perfectly uniform balls without the mess.
  • If you like a sweeter bite, roll the finished balls in extra coconut or a dusting of powdered sugar.

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