4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Chocolate Energy Bites Recipe
These 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Chocolate Energy Bites are a quick and easy snack packed with protein and flavor. They make a perfect on-the-go energy boost or a satisfying sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites 1x
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter:
- 3/4 cup natural peanut butter
Oats:
- 1 3/4 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
Honey:
- 1/3 cup honey (or slightly more if needed to bind everything together)
Chocolate Chips:
- 1/3 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips (mini preferred)
Optional Additions:
- 1/4 cup wheat bran, hemp seeds, flax seeds, chia seeds, or hemp seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Peanut Butter: If using refrigerated peanut butter, microwave for 20-30 seconds until less solid. Let it cool.
- Mix Ingredients: Combine peanut butter, oats, honey, chocolate chips, and optional additions in a bowl. Stir for 2-3 minutes until fully mixed.
- Form Balls: Line a baking dish with wax paper. Form the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place on the dish. Refrigerate for an hour or freeze for 20 minutes.
- Store: Transfer the energy bites to a storage bag. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- You can customize these energy bites by adding dried fruits, nuts, or seeds for extra flavor and nutrition.
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup or agave nectar instead of honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter Chocolate Energy Bites, Energy Balls, Healthy Snack, No-Bake Recipe
