Quick No-Bake High-Fiber Energy Balls
These no-bake energy balls are made with oats, peanut butter, honey, flaxseed, chocolate chips, and dates for a chewy, sweet, and fiber-packed snack that comes together in just 5 minutes. Perfect for a quick energy boost without any baking or weird ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Yield: 12-15 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (natural preferred)
- 1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your dates: If soft, pit and chop into small pieces (pea-sized). If dry, soak in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain and chop.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add rolled oats, ground flaxseed, and a pinch of salt (if using). Stir to distribute evenly.
- Add wet ingredients: Add peanut butter, honey, chopped dates, and chocolate chips to the bowl.
- Mix everything together: Using a spatula or clean hands, mix until a cohesive dough forms (about 2-3 minutes). The mixture should be thick and slightly sticky. If too dry, add a teaspoon of water or honey; if too wet, add a tablespoon of oats.
- Chill the mixture (optional but recommended): Refrigerate the bowl for 15-20 minutes to make rolling easier.
- Roll into balls: With slightly wet hands, scoop about a tablespoon of mixture and roll into balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate. Makes about 12-15 balls.
- Chill again: Refrigerate the rolled balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store and enjoy: Transfer to an airtight container. Keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Wet your hands slightly to prevent sticking when rolling. Chilling the dough before rolling makes it easier to handle. For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter. For a vegan version, swap honey for maple syrup. Toasted oats add a nutty flavor. The flavors improve after a day in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5
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