Easy Chocolate Chip No-Bake Energy Bites Recipe Kids Love
Quick, tasty, and healthy no-bake energy bites that kids love, made with simple pantry staples like oats, peanut butter, and chocolate chips. Perfect for a wholesome snack without baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 20 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (135g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup (125g) natural peanut butter, creamy or chunky
- ⅓ cup (113g) honey
- ½ cup (90g) mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons (14g) ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional add-ins: ¼ cup (30g) mini chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Measure 1 ½ cups (135g) rolled oats and 2 tablespoons (14g) ground flaxseed into a mixing bowl and stir to combine.
- Add ½ cup (125g) peanut butter and ⅓ cup (113g) honey to the bowl and stir gently but thoroughly to combine.
- Mix in 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Fold in ½ cup (90g) mini chocolate chips carefully to avoid melting.
- Use hands or a tablespoon to scoop and roll the mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls. If too sticky, chill in the fridge for 10 minutes before rolling.
- Place the formed bites on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Transfer chilled energy bites to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
If mixture is too sticky to roll, chill in fridge or freezer for 10-15 minutes. Use natural peanut butter with oil separation stirred well or warmed slightly for easier mixing. Adjust honey to taste to control sweetness. Optional add-ins and substitutions can accommodate allergies and preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite (appro
- Calories: 90100
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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