Our easy-to-make Chocolate Chip No Bake Energy Balls are the perfect on-the-go snack that helps boost your energy and kick cravings to the curb! (You might also like these Cinnamon Energy Balls).
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These super tasty peanut butter energy balls are great in between meals, but they're even good as a quick breakfast. I'm forever rushing the kids out the door for school and not having enough time to grab something for myself. These little babies keep hunger at bay and keep me from getting "hangry" in the car drop off line.
I love that I can put together an easy snack that I can feel good about. No bake energy balls just easy and yummy, and those are two of my top criteria for any good recipe!
These are packed full of healthy ingredients, I've been putting more healthy ingredients like wheat germ , ground flax seeds, and chia seeds into my Pumpkin Bread and Chocolate Chip Coconut Banana Bread lately. The kids don't mind it, and I know they're getting a little something extra healthy.
🧂 Ingredients
Need a delicious healthy snack idea? Try these Chocolate Chip No Bake Energy Balls!
- Rolled Oats
- Chia Seeds
- ground flax seed or wheat germ
- Ground Cinnamon
- Toasted Coconut
- Pecans
- Almonds
- Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Creamy Peanut Butter
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
This is meant to be a brief overview of the Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Balls recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.
🔪Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients and mix to combine.
- Add in the peanut or almond butter, honey and vanilla extract.
- Using a rubber spatula, mix everything together until sticky.
- Refrigerate 1 hour.
- Roll into 1-inch balls.
- Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Equipment
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- Large Mixing Bowl
- Parchment Paper
- Liquid Measuring Cup
- Dry Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Spatula
- Cookie Scoop
- Airtight Container for Storing
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💭 Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some questions (and answers!) readers often ask about this Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Balls recipe.
Yes. They are a healthy alternative to store-bought snacks! Energy balls contain good fats, lots of fiber, and protein.
Yes.
Yes! Just make sure they are in an airtight container.
1 to 2.
It is! Not only is it delicious, but it's also packed with protein and heart-healthy fat.
Almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter are good alternatives.
📖 Variations
- Mix it up a little by swapping half of the chocolate out. Use ¼ cup of the semi-sweet chocolate chips and a ¼ cup of another flavored chips such as toffee, cinnamon, or white chocolate.
- If you're not a fan of honey, try using agave nectar to sweeten these energy bites instead.
- Use almond butter, cashew butter or sunflower seed butter instead of the peanut butter.
- Swap out the pecans and almond for other nuts such as walnuts or cashews.
⏲️ Storage
These will last in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 1-2 weeks.
Better yet, these no bake energy bites can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months! I like to make a great big batch and freeze them. I take out what I need for lunchboxes the night before.
😋 Similar Recipes
- Carrot Cookies
- Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls
- Blueberry Banana Breakfast Cookie
- Cinnamon Energy Balls
📋 Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Balls
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Chocolate Chip No Bake Energy Balls
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Ingredients
- 2 cups oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds or wheat germ
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅔ cup toasted coconut
- ¼ cup pecans chopped
- ¼ cup almonds chopped
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- Heaping ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients and mix to combine.
- Add in the peanut or almond butter, honey and vanilla extract. Using a rubber spatula, mix everything together until sticky.
- Refrigerate 1 hour.
- Roll into 1-inch balls. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Equipment
- Spatula
- Parchment Paper
- Airtight Container for Storing
Notes
- Mix it up a little by swapping half of the chocolate out. Use ¼ cup of the semi-sweet chocolate chips and a ¼ cup of another flavored chips such as toffee, cinnamon, or white chocolate.
- If you're not a fan of honey, try using agave nectar to sweeten these energy bites instead.
- Use almond butter, cashew butter or sunflower seed butter instead of the peanut butter.
- Swap out the pecans and almond for other nuts such as walnuts or cashews.
Nutrition
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sarah Charles says
I think I'll make these with dried cranberries instead of the chocolate chips.
Ang Paris says
That's a great idea! Any dried fruit would be good!
Ang Paris says
You're welcome, and good luck!
Ang Paris says
Thanks so much for your sweet note!
KC Coake says
Yum! These look great!
Ang Paris says
Thank you! I have been making them weekly!
Sue Delmoth says
I want to make these for my kids!
Melanie White says
WOW! I am a runner, teacher, and mom and these sound and look perfect for all of those!! I can't wait to try these out! I am going to make some for my marathon relay team coming up to keep us energized!
Ang Paris says
You'll love these! Thanks so much for stopping by 🙂
Daphne says
I love this recipe!!