These No-Bake Energy Bites are the perfect anytime snack! With peanut butter and chocolate chips, they taste like a little treat, but they’ve got lots of good stuff in them too. Kid-friendly, adult-friendly, everything-friendly!

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The Story Behind the Recipe

My guy and I have an addiction to Perfect Bars. They’re a refrigerated bar with simple ingredients and basically taste like cookie dough. We discovered them a few months ago at Costco, and they’re, well, perfect for mornings when we’ve had a few sips of coffee and are ready to eat something but don’t want to make a full-on breakfast yet.

My favorite is the peanut butter chocolate flavor – so good! But the little buggers get expensive, and I’m working on relegating them to occasional treat status vs. an everyday affair.

Enter these homemade No-Bake Energy Bites! These also have a chocolate peanut butter flavor profile, but they also have good stuff like rolled oats, flaxseed meal, and chia seeds. They’re SUPER easy to make, hang out in the fridge for a good long while, and are perfect for when we’re feeling a little snackish but don’t want (or are avoiding making) a full meal.

I love that these peanut butter energy bites are so easy to make. Literally just mix together the ingredients, scoop, roll, chill, and eat!

Why You’ll Love No-Bake Energy Bites

  • Super convenient – Just as convenient as an energy bar, but homemade!
  • Frugal option – Listen, I love energy bars, but they get pricey! These no-bake energy bites are such a budget-friendly alternative.
  • Wholesome & kid-friendly – I know some kids won’t go there, but many will because they’re a touch sweet with chocolate chips and peanut butter flavor … they’re really good!
Ingredients for No-Bake Energy Bites

Ingredients

  • Oats – Thick rolled oats work best in these energy bites.
  • Mini chocolate chips – Grab your favorite brand.
  • Flaxseed meal – For a nice little dose of healthy fats and fiber, plus it acts as a binder holding these energy bites together.
  • Chia seeds – If you don’t have any on hand, you can add more flaxseed meal if you like.
  • Kosher salt or sea salt – To help balance and enhance the flavors.
  • Peanut butter – I like to use crunchy peanut butter to add texture and heartiness.
  • Honey – To add sweetness and help the energy bites stick together. If you prefer, you can swap in pure maple syrup instead.
  • Vanilla extract – Just a smidge of pure vanilla extract really elevates the flavor of these bites.

How to Make No-Bake Energy Bites

  1. Add the oats, flaxseed meal, chia seeds, salt, and chocolate chips to a medium-size bowl and mix.
  2. Stir in the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla.
  3. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon-size measuring spoon to scoop up bits of the mix. Form them into balls with your hands and line them on a platter or baking sheet.
  4. Chill for about an hour.
  5. Devour!

I hope these No-Bake Energy Bites hit the spot for you like they do for us! They’re easy to make and absolutely delicious, perfect for when you’re feeling a bit peckish and craving something wholesome.

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Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Energy Bites

Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Author: Kare
Yield: 18 bites
These wholesome energy bites come together quickly and are full of good stuff! Slightly sweet with a touch of vanilla, plus peanut butter & chocolate perfection. A favorite snack around here!
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons flaxseed meal (aka ground flaxseeds)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (or substitute 1 more tablespoon flaxseed meal)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup crunchy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • To a medium bowl, add the oats, chocolate chips, flaxseed meal, chia seeds, and salt. Mix well.
  • Add the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir with a strong spatula until well-combined.
  • Scoop out about 1 1/2 tablespoon at a time (I use a small cookie scoop). You can also use a tablespoon measuring spoon and mound the mixture in it. Roll into a ball and line up on a baking sheet or freezer-safe platter for freezing.
  • Freeze for one hour to harden. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge. They keep in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2balls, Calories: 235kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.003g, Sodium: 73mg, Potassium: 280mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 26IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 61mg, Iron: 2mg

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