Chocolate Peanut Butter Bites (Printable)

A no-bake snack featuring chocolate, peanut butter, oats, and honey for a quick energy boost.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
03 - 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup

→ Mix-ins

04 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 1/3 cup mini dark chocolate chips
06 - 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of sea salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, mix rolled oats, cocoa powder, ground flaxseed, and sea salt until evenly distributed.
02 - Add creamy peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture, stirring until a sticky dough forms.
03 - Gently incorporate mini dark chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring even distribution.
04 - Shape the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls using hands or a small cookie scoop.
05 - Arrange the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
06 - Keep the energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No baking required—just mix, roll, and chill while you finish your coffee.
  • They actually taste like a chocolate peanut butter treat, not like health food pretending to be good.
  • One ball quiets the 3 p.m. slump better than anything from a vending machine.
02 -
  • Measure your peanut butter by weight if possible—scooping straight from the jar packs it down and makes the recipe too dense.
  • If your balls feel greasy after mixing, your peanut butter is too warm or you've overmixed; chill the dough before shaping to fix this.
03 -
  • Slightly warm peanut butter mixes into the other ingredients much faster—leave the jar on the counter for 15 minutes before you start.
  • If you're making these for someone with allergies, always double-check that your chocolate chips are certified free of whatever they're avoiding, as shared equipment can be a real concern.

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