Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Energy Bites

Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Energy Bites | Natural Chow

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.

Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Energy Bites | Natural Chow

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.

Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Energy Bites | Natural Chow

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.

Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Energy Bites | Natural Chow

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.

Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Energy Bites | Natural Chow

Here’s the recipe:

Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Energy Bites
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Yield: 18 bites
 
Ingredients
  • 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
Instructions
  1. Combine oats, flax seed meal, and mini chocolate chips in a large bowl.
  2. Add peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Using a wooden soon or rubber spatula, stir until thoroughly combined. The mixture will be very thick.
  3. 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.
Notes
If you eat gluten free, make sure to use certified gluten free oats.

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Comments

  1. says

    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.

  2. says

    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.

  3. says

    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!

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