Chocolate Peanut Butter Bites (Print Version)

Tasty no-bake bites blending chocolate, peanut butter, oats, and honey for a quick, nourishing snack.

# What You 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 tablespoons ground flaxseed, optional (16 g)
08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of salt

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, blend oats, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and ground flaxseed until evenly distributed.
02 - Add peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and salt; stir thoroughly with a spatula or wooden spoon until a consistent mixture forms.
03 - If the mixture is too dry, add water one teaspoon at a time until it holds together well.
04 - Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll between palms to form uniform balls; repeat with remaining mixture.
05 - Arrange the balls on a parchment-lined plate or tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
06 - Keep energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Ready in fifteen minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
  • They satisfy your sweet tooth while actually giving you energy instead of a sugar crash.
  • Perfect for packing in lunchboxes, gym bags, or hiding in your desk drawer for emergencies.
02 -
  • Do not skip the chilling step or they will fall apart in your hands and make a mess.
  • If your peanut butter is too stiff, microwave it for ten seconds to soften before mixing.
  • Wetting your palms lightly with cold water makes rolling so much easier and prevents sticking.
03 -
  • Use a small cookie scoop to make perfectly uniform balls every time without the mess.
  • Let the mixture rest in the fridge for ten minutes before rolling if it is too sticky to handle.
  • Double the batch and keep half in the freezer so you always have a stash ready.

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