No-Bake High-Protein Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Balls Recipe (5 Ingredients, 15 Minutes) by Jan Mostrom

Want a healthier snack? These little high-protein nuggets of sweetness come together in just 15 minutes and don’t require any baking. This delicious no-bake peanut butter energy balls recipe has just five simple ingredients and is ready to eat in 15 minutes. Seriously! Plus check out the health benefits of protein.

To make these quick peanut butter snacks you will need rolled oats, peanut butter, honey, chocolate chips and shredded coconut. Easy, right? Not only are you getting a quick and easy snack, but also the health benefits of peanut butter, the health benefits of rolled oats and the health benefits of honey.

Photo credit (all photos): Jan Mostrom

You can easily add or subtract ingredients, like chia or flaxseeds, crunchy or creamy peanut butter, maple syrup instead of honey, to make them a bit different each time. These craveable low-sodium peanut butter balls are so easy and perfect for an afternoon or after-the-game snack, or for dessert after dinner.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 22 to 25

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup natural peanut butter or other nut butter
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

Here's how to make it: 

1. In a mixing bowl combine all the ingredients.
   
2. Mix well. (I used regular-sized semisweet chocolate chips and rough chopped them, but mini and dark chocolate chips will also work well. Feel free to add in 1/4 cup chia, flax or hemp seeds. Oats are naturally gluten-free, but to be sure, use gluten-free oats. If you like things a bit less sweet, reduce the honey to 1/4 cup or replace with 1/4 cup maple syrup.)
   
3. Form the dough into balls about 1-inch in diameter and press to firmly pack the ingredients together. Place them on a piece of parchment. (The dough is very sticky at the beginning, but once you form the balls, rinse your hands and then press them to make the ingredients stick together better.)
   
4. Eat immediately or store in an airtight container in your freezer for up to five days.
   

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