Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls (Printable)
No-bake chocolate peanut butter balls with oats and seeds, a wholesome and quick snack option.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (90 g)
02 - 2 tbsp chia seeds (16 g)
03 - 2 tbsp ground flaxseed (14 g)
04 - 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (22 g)
05 - 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips (25 g)
06 - 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (12 g)
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter (125 g)
08 - 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup (115 g)
09 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Optional Add-Ins
10 - Pinch of sea salt
11 - 2 tbsp chopped peanuts (20 g)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, stir together oats, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, shredded coconut, mini chocolate chips, and cocoa powder until evenly mixed.
02 - Add peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly with a spatula or clean hands until sticky and well combined.
03 - If preferred, stir in a pinch of sea salt and chopped peanuts to enhance flavor and texture.
04 - Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll it into a ball with your hands. Repeat to form about 16 energy balls.
05 - Arrange the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to firm up.
06 - Store energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Zero oven time means you can whip up a week's worth of snacks in less time than it takes to scroll through your phone.
- They taste like you're treating yourself, but your body actually thanks you for it.
- Perfect for meal prep, lunchboxes, or those 3 p.m. moments when everything feels impossible.
02 -
- The 30-minute chill is non-negotiable—skip it and you'll have sticky hands and frustrated rolling; respect the cold time.
- If your peanut butter is very thick or your honey is crystallized, gently warm them together for 20 seconds before mixing so they combine smoothly without lumps.
03 -
- Slightly damp hands make rolling dramatically easier and faster—keep a small bowl of water nearby and dip your fingers between balls.
- If the mixture seems too soft after mixing, refrigerate it for 10 minutes before rolling to make handling cleaner.