An easy, 5-ingredient recipe for no bake energy balls that are sweet + satisfying!
These bite-sized balls are convenient to take on the go or make ahead and snack on throughout your week.
No Bake Energy Balls Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups old fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- ¼ cup maple syrup
How to Make No Bake Energy Balls
🥣 Step 1: Mix Ingredients Together
In a large bowl, mix all of the ingredients together. Use a spoon or your hands to mix until well-combined.
🧊 Step 2: Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
🤗 Step 3: Make the Balls
Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion out balls that are about 1” in diameter. Use your hands to roll and press them into balls.
Tips for This Recipe
- Oats: old fashioned rolled oats work best for this recipe (don't use quick oats)
- Sweetener: this recipe calls for maple syrup but you can substitute your preferred sweetener (like honey)
- To make the balls: after refrigerating, the ball mixture will be firm and it works best if you use your hands to shape and roll it
How to Store No Bake Energy Balls
- In the fridge: store in an airtight container for up to 1 week
- In the freezer: store in an airtight container for up to 3 months
No Bake Energy Balls
An easy, 5-ingredient recipe for no bake energy balls. A tasty & convenient snack that's perfect to take on the go or make ahead of time. These bite-sized balls are sweet, satisfying, and slightly decadent with some chocolate chips.
Servings: 10 - 11 balls
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups old fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix all of the ingredients together. Use a spoon or your hands to mix until well-combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion out balls that are about 1” in diameter. Use your hands to roll and press them into balls.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 159kcal | Protein: 4.6g | Fat: 9.3g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 61mg | Sugar: 9.4g
Joan Breckwoldt
These are SOOO good! We like them when we go on a hike. Or after a hike. Or before a hike! Ok, they are good anytime for healthy energy in our family. Such a better choice than the premade bars.
Megan
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed them! 🙂
Dawn
All I have at the moment are quick oats, why do you suggest Not using them?
Megan
Hi Dawn,
You can use quick oats instead! I find that the texture of the recipe is best with old fashioned oats, which is why they're recommended. Quick cooks oats might make the balls turn out a little softer but it should still work & be tasty 🙂
Ashley Hallengren
What are the nutrition facts on these or reccomended serving? Calories/ protein in grams?
Megan
Hi Ashley, I just calculated the nutrition facts for these and have added them to the bottom of the recipe! The nutrition facts are calculated per 1 ball (comes out to 159 calories & 4.6 grams of protein).