Easy 5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Energy Bites Perfect for Healthy School Lunch Snacks
These no-bake peanut butter energy bites combine creamy peanut butter, quick oats, honey, chia seeds, and flaxseed for a quick, nutritious, and kid-friendly snack perfect for school lunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 18-20 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups (135g) quick oats
- 1/3 cup (113g) honey
- 1 tablespoon (12g) chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons (20g) ground flaxseed
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup creamy peanut butter and 1/3 cup honey in a mixing bowl and stir until smooth and well blended, about 1-2 minutes. If peanut butter is cold, microwave for 10 seconds to soften.
- Add 1 1/2 cups quick oats, 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed, and 1 tablespoon chia seeds to the wet mixture. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined and dough is thick but sticky.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch balls using hands or a small cookie scoop, yielding about 18-20 bites.
- Place the bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up. Alternatively, freeze for 15 minutes if in a hurry.
- Store the energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Use creamy peanut butter for smoother texture. Don’t overdo the honey to avoid stickiness. Chilling is essential to help bites hold their shape. Precise measuring of oats is important to avoid too wet or dry dough. Nut-free options available by substituting peanut butter with sunflower or soy nut butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 70
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
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