Classic Energy Bites
These no-bake energy bites are a tried-and-true staple for healthy snacking. Packed with rolled oats, peanut butter, honey, and chocolate chips, they come together in minutes with no oven required. Chewy, naturally sweet, and endlessly customizable — they're perfect for lunchboxes, post-workout fuel, or an afternoon pick-me-up. Make a batch on Sunday and snack all week.
20 servings · Prep 15 min · Total 45 min
Snack
Ingredients
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2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
0.5 cup creamy peanut butter or any nut/seed butter
any nut/seed butter
0.333 cup honey
0.5 cup mini chocolate chips
0.333 cup ground flaxseed
0.25 cup chia seeds
1 tsp vanilla extract
0.25 tsp kosher salt
Equipment
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
Mixing Bowl
Plastic Wrap
Airtight Container
Refrigerator
Lid
Measuring Cups
Spatula
Jelly Roll (10x15)
Measuring Spoons
Mixing Bowl (4 Quarts)
Ziploc Bag
Instructions
- In a large #[Mixing Bowl], combine the @[Rolled Oats], @[Flaxseed], @[Chia Seeds] (if using), @[Mini Chocolate Chips], and @[Kosher Salt]. Stir together until evenly mixed.
- Add the @[Creamy Peanut Butter], @[Honey], and @[Vanilla Extract] to the bowl. Using a #[Spatula] or clean hands, mix everything together until fully combined. The mixture should be sticky and hold together when pressed. If it feels too dry, add an extra teaspoon of @[Honey]. If too wet, add a tablespoon of @[Rolled Oats].
- Cover the bowl with #[Plastic Wrap] or a lid and refrigerate for ~[30 minutes]. Chilling makes the mixture much easier to roll and helps the bites hold their shape.
- Line a #[Baking Sheet] with #[Parchment Paper]. Remove the chilled mixture from the refrigerator. Using slightly damp hands (this prevents sticking), scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of the mixture and roll firmly between your palms to form a ball. Place on the prepared #[Baking Sheet]. Repeat until all the mixture is used — you should get about 20 bites.
- Place the #[Baking Sheet] in the refrigerator for another ~[10–15 minutes] to let the bites firm up before serving or storing.
- Transfer the bites to an #[Airtight Container]. Store in the refrigerator for up to ~[1 week], or freeze in a single layer before transferring to a #[Ziploc Bag] for up to ~[3 months].
