How to Make No-Bake Energy Balls
- By Amy Dong
- Published Apr. 19, 2022
- Updated Dec. 7, 2023
If you’re looking for a snack that not only fills you up but also gives you a boost, try your hand at these no bake energy balls! They’re filled with energizing ingredients like oats, peanut butter, and flaxseed. The best part? There’s no cooking or baking involved!
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WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT THIS RECIPE
- It can easily be doubled or tripled.
- Energy balls are one of the great back to school recipes and make the perfect afternoon snack, a fun lunch box add-on, or even for breakfast!
- You won’t have to turn on your oven.
- It’s made with real ingredients and nothing artificial.
- It’s easy to make and even easier to take on the go.
HOW TO MAKE NO-BAKE ENERGY Balls
- Combine all of the ingredients for your no bake energy balls into a large bowl and mix well with either a wooden spoon or your fingers. Mixing with your hands is the best way to prepare this recipe — don’t be afraid to get messy! And be sure to start with clean hands, of course.
- After you’ve finished mixing, let the batter for your no bake energy bites chill in the fridge. It will make forming the balls a lot easier.
- Now it’s time to form the peanut butter oatmeal balls. Again, use your hands here for the best results. You can make the balls whatever size you want. If you find that the mixture sticks to your hands, you can wet your hands between each ball to make the rolling process easier.
- Store: When you’ve finished forming your peanut butter oatmeal balls, place them in an airtight container for storage. You can keep them in your pantry for several days at moderate room temperature. For longer storage, keep them in the fridge.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why Are My Energy Balls Not Sticking Together?
If you find that your no bake energy balls aren’t sticking together, you can add a bit of moisture to help them hold up. Add a bit of water at a time to get the right consistency. Be careful not to add too much, as this could cause them to become a bit soggy.
Why Are They Called Energy Balls?
To put it simply, they give you energy! Ingredients like peanut butter, flaxseed, and chia seeds are filled with protein and good fats. Old-fashioned oats contain carbohydrates, which are also known to provide energy and stamina. These peanut butter oatmeal balls will fill you up without weighing you down, and you’ll feel a nice boost after eating them. It’s a great pre-workout snack!
Are These No Bake Energy Balls Vegan?
This recipe is filled with whole foods and doesn’t feature any weird additives. It’s super easy to find 100% pure peanut butter in the organic or natural foods section of the grocery store. These energy balls are naturally vegetarian, and you can easily make them vegan-friendly by substituting agave nectar for the honey.
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No-Bake Energy Balls (GF)
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry, old-fashioned oats
- ⅔ cup coconut flakes, finely shredded style, lightly toasted*
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup ground flaxseed
- ⅔ cup chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 TB chia seeds
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well until fully incorporated. Cover and chill for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Roll into balls of your preferred size. If the mixture is too sticky, it helps to keep a bowl of water nearby to keep dipping your hands into. Wet palms will make the rolling a lot easier.
- Store in an airtight container. Will keep well at moderate room temp or in the fridge.
Notes
- To toast shredded coconut: in a nonstick pan over medium high heat, stir coconut flakes until lightly toasted and fragrant. Watch carefully so that it does not burn.
- You can sub agave nectar for honey.
- Poppyseed can be used in lieu of chia, if you can’t find chia seeds.
- Sunbutter can be used in place of peanut butter, for a nut-free recipe.
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