I can’t be the only one who constantly struggles with low energy and random hunger strikes. And when I’m hungry, I want to just be able to open the fridge, grab something, and eat it without having to cook for 20 minutes. So these healthy peanut butter chocolate energy bites are a quick way to get some much-needed energy. Besides, everyone knows peanut butter and chocolate are a match made in heaven.
I created this recipe on a whim. I was originally going to make these no bake peanut butter chocolate oatmeal cookies, but I didn’t have any cocoa powder. So I decided I would have to alter the recipe a bunch. I used a lot of the same basic ingredients, but I added flax seed meal and subbed in honey instead of sugar.
The ingredients for these delicious energy bites are simple: old-fashioned oats, flax seed meal, chocolate chips (mini), peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. In a nut shell, you just mix up the ingredients in a bowl, roll them into balls, and refrigerate.
It only takes me a few minutes to whip these bad boys up and put ‘em away. One of the things I love about these peanut butter chocolate energy bites is that they are really low mess. I mean, all I gotta wash is a few measuring cups, a bowl, and a spatula.
If you are a vegan, you can easily substitute maple syrup for the honey. You can also add a pinch of cinnamon to give the energy bites a little more depth. If you find that they are too sweet for your taste, you can use 3 tablespoons of honey (or maple syrup) as opposed to 1/4 cup.
I generally make these energy bites once a week, eating 2 a day, or whenever my energy level is way low. It’s a quick snack/treat that I can feel good about eating.
Here’s the recipe:
- 1½ cups old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup flax seed meal
- ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Combine oats, flax seed meal, and mini chocolate chips in a large bowl.
- Add peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Using a wooden soon or rubber spatula, stir until thoroughly combined. The mixture will be very thick.
- Shape the mixture into tablespoon-sized balls. Transfer the balls to an airtight container, separating each layer with wax paper. Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
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YUM, I’ve been wanting to make these
I just made a similar recipe yesterday and I agree that they are great to just grab 1 or 2 for energy.
Thanks for sharing, and the cinnamon is a great tip.
Yum!!! These look delicious.
Debi
If you see my blog, you will know I am obsessed with balls. These sound delicious! I know my kids and I will love them.
My schedule has been crazy lately so I’m always looking for ways to energize. This looks like a yummy solution. Thank you for sharing at Fluster’s Creative Muster. Pinning and sharing on FB.
These look great. I’m a new follower from What’d You Do This Weekend.
These look delish! I think if I subbed the chocolate chips, I could use them as a snack for the triplets! Yay!
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Thanks so much for sharing with Wednesday’s Adorned From Above Link Party.
Debi @ Adorned From Above
I think I might whip up some this evening! I have been running low on energy lately, & when I am hungry, I am HUNGRY!! So having ready-to-go healthy snacks is a must. Yum!
Oh, Heather, these are so easy to whip up and store. I know what you mean about being hungry and needing something ASAP. Let me know how you like them, Heather!
This is the kind of snack I would eat every day! I love how healthy and easy they are!
Quick and tasty! Just the way snack food should be. Who wants to spend a ton of time in the kitchen just for a snack. Thanks for sharing these Margaret. Pinned and shared!