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Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Energy Bites (Best 15-Minute Snack)

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These no-bake energy bites are a quick, delicious snack made with simple pantry ingredients. They taste like cookie dough but are packed with oats, peanut butter, and flaxseed for a healthy treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (if peanut butter is unsalted)
  • 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries or raisins (optional)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/2 cup honey, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and glossy.
  2. Add 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, 1/2 cup ground flaxseed, and 1/4 teaspoon salt (if using). Stir until fully incorporated; mixture will be thick and slightly crumbly.
  3. Fold in optional mix-ins (chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or shredded coconut) until evenly distributed.
  4. Check consistency: mixture should be thick and sticky enough to hold together when pressed. If too dry, add 1 tablespoon honey or peanut butter; if too wet, add 1 tablespoon oats.
  5. For easier rolling, cover bowl and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes (optional but recommended).
  6. Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion mixture and roll into 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate. Lightly wet hands with cold water to prevent sticking.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  8. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. Enjoy immediately or after flavors meld.

Notes

For best texture, use old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick oats). If peanut butter is cold, microwave for 15 seconds to soften. Chilling the mixture before rolling makes it less sticky. These bites get better after a day in the fridge as flavors meld.

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