These 4-ingredient no-bake peanut butter energy bites are simple and made with healthy ingredients that you probably have in your pantry. Plus, they taste like cookie dough!
I’m excited to share this recipe for no-bake peanut butter energy bites with you because they’re healthy, easy, and delicious! They’re so simple that I kept ALL of the ingredients for these bites in my dorm room back in college, and that’s saying something.
In case you need some more convincing…
• They taste like PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL COOKIE DOUGH. But they also happen to be healthy.
• You don’t have to use your oven or stove! When I first shared this energy bites recipe during my freshman year of college (way back in 2015!), my only kitchen access was a shared dorm kitchen down the fall. Thankfully, as of this update in 2020, I am no longer in college and I have a kitchen. But I still appreciate how simple these are to make!
• They’re perfect for popping right before a workout, sticking one or two in your lunchbox, or eating as a late-night snack.
• They stay good in the freezer for a long time, and they taste amazing frozen.
• Did I mention these peanut butter energy bites only have 4 ingredients?
How to Make Peanut Butter Energy Bites
First, measure out the oats, peanut butter, honey, and mini chocolate chips in a medium mixing bowl.
Optional measuring trick: The best little tip I’ve learned for measuring sticky ingredients like peanut butter and honey is to use a kitchen scale if you have one! Place the mixing bowl on the scale and zero it out. 3/4 cup natural peanut butter is 192 grams, so add that amount of peanut butter to your bowl, zero out the scale, and then measure the honey in grams, as well. I love not having to scrub a sticky measuring cup this way!
*Sometimes, when I’m I was feeling adventurous, I’ll also add ground hemp seeds or ground flax seeds, but you can’t taste them. Promise. Other people have tried these bites and had no idea that they had a secret ingredient, so unless they read this post, they’ll never know! You could also add chia seeds, wheat bran, or your other healthy little add-in of choice.
Stir it all up and marvel that it looks like cookie dough! At this point, some taste-testing is probably necessary for quality assurance purposes.
If the dough is sticky, you can refrigerate it for a couple of hours or pop it into the freezer for 20 minutes, but I usually skip this step.
Use a spoon or cookie scoop to shape the dough into about two dozen balls and place on a lined mini baking sheet or baking dish. Then, refrigerate them for about an hour before enjoying.
How to Store
To store the energy bites, you can place them in a container or gallon-size bag and stash them in your fridge or freezer. They are so addictive that I’ve found that the best way for me to have portion control is to keep most of them in the freezer, and then take one or two out as I want them.
I keep a batch in my freezer pretty much all of the time! I make them every time my boyfriend visits. And I also pull some out as an easy homemade snack whenever friends come over to hang out and study. Everyone loves these little cookie dough-esque bites!
If you try these peanut butter chocolate energy bites, feel free to let me know in a comment or take a picture and tag me @livbane on Instagram! I’d love to see!
4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Chocolate Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup natural peanut butter
- 1 3/4 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
- 1/3 cup honey (or slightly more if needed to bind everything together)
- 1/3 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips (I prefer mini)
- Optional: 1/4 cup wheat bran, hemp seeds, flax seeds, chia seeds, or hemp seeds
Instructions
- If using refrigerated peanut butter, add peanut butter to a medium microwave-safe mixing bowl and microwave for 20-30 seconds, until the peanut butter is less solid. Let the peanut butter cool so it won't melt the chocolate.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the mixing bowl and stir for 2-3 minutes, until fully combined. At this point, if the dough is very sticky, you can refrigerate it for an hour or pop it in the freezer for 20 minutes to slightly firm up.
- Line a baking dish or rimmed cookie sheet with wax or parchment paper. Using a cookie scoop, spoon, or your hands, form the dough into about 24 tablespoon-sized balls and place in a single layer on the baking dish or cookie sheet. Refrigerate for an hour or freeze for at least 20 minutes before transferring to a storage bag so the balls will hold their shape.
- To store, place energy bites in a Ziploc bag or storage container. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Nutrition
Originally published in March 2015; updated with new photos & text in December 2020.
There are a million similar energy bite recipes for inspiration online so I’m not sure of an original source, but I mixed & matched the ingredients for my perfect ratios of oats, peanut butter, honey, & chocolate chips
Emily @ My Healthyish Life says
I’ve made something similar and they lasted me like 3 days. SO good!
Liv says
YES!! On second thought, doubling the recipe next time mighttt be a bad idea hahaha 🙂
josephine taormina says
I Made these for the first time last week and they were so good, my 16 year old loved them. I doubled the recipe today and added chocolate protein powder, hopefully they’ll be just as good. He plays football so they’re a great snack for him to have between school and practice!!
Grace says
The amounts are weird but they make awesome deserts! 🙂
Monica Hautala says
Awesome, I added a dash of cinnamon and a little unsweetened cocoanut (shredded) along with flax and hemp seeds, everyone raved about them.
Thanks……
Liv says
So glad to hear everyone loved them!! Thanks for sharing your yummy adaptations!
Cherie Davis says
I am going to try for the first time. I am using peanuts that are grounded into peanut butter . Hopefully it’s ok for my diabetes .
Jessica Ashley says
We make these at Sam’s Club as a product demo (without the chips), and they are always a huge hit!
Kathryn says
I made a similar energy ball recipe on a Ground flax bag.
Delicious with real maple syrup in place of honey too.
When done roll them in raw or toasted sesame seeds too. They won’t feel sticky then.
Grace says
The amounts are weird but they make awesome deserts! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I really need to start making these types of snacks! I really have no idea why I don’t!
Liv says
I didn’t start making any of my own snacks until recently! It’s nice to have some yummy homemade food around sometimes, even if it’s super simple, easy recipes like this one 🙂
Katherine says
I can see these disappearing before they even hit the fridge 🙂
Liv says
Haha! When I made these at home a few weeks ago, my family members sampled quite a few before I was done making them 🙂
Lauren @ ihadabiglunch says
Woooooo finally one of these that you don’t need a food processor for!!! And I have all these ingredients. Could it be any easier? haha. I always add millet to my baked goods like this…you should try it. They’re so crunchy I love ’em!
Liv says
Mmmmm, I’ve actually had millet in muffins before and it was really good! I bet the crunch would be great in these, too.
Jenni says
Mmm these would be perfect for a bedtime snack after a long night at the library!
Liv says
I had them for a bedtime snack a couple days last week during my sugar detox! They did the trick 🙂
Liz @ A Latte Running says
I will be making these asap! These look delicious, Liv 🙂
Liv says
Thanks, Liz! Hope they turn out well for ya!
Courtney @ Running For Cupcakes says
Energy bites are the best thing in the world but it takes a lot of self control for me to not eat them all at once!
Liv says
I think that’s the trickiest thing about eating snacks you make versus prepackaged ones– not eating way too many since they’re all already unwrapped!
Deb Payne says
buy snack bags, that way each bag will have only about 3 balls in it…use the gallon bag for a freezer storage bag.
Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says
This is my kind of snack!! (Minus the chocolate chips.) Ahhh I want one right now as my afternoon snack.
Liv says
I bet these would be yummy without the chocolate chips, too! And then they’d only be 3 ingredients 🙂
Mar' Haugen says
Could raisins be substituted for the cho chips?
Liv says
If you like the combo of raisins and peanut butter, you could absolutely substitute raisins for the chocolate chips! You could also just leave the chocolate chips out altogether and not replace them with anything. Hope you enjoy!
Maureen says
Thanks for the recipe. I enjoyed them a lot and appreciate having a prepared healthy snack that I can grab easily!
Liv says
So glad to hear it!
Paul Davies says
Raisins?
Monica says
I made these this afternoon. I did not have honey so I used maple syrup. It was difficult to roll them into ball as batter was pretty crumbly. I guess the honey makes they batter stickier?
Nonetheless these were amazing! I don’t know if I am going to make them again because I can’t stop eating them!!
Liv says
Oh no, I’m sorry to hear that they were crumbly! I haven’t tried using maple syrup, but it definitely could be that the recipe needs the thickness & stickiness of the honey to hold them together. If they’re still crumbly, you could also try adding a little more peanut butter, just for some more moisture. I’m so glad that they still taste great, Monica!
Stasha says
I wonder if part molasses and part maple syrup would have solved your problem?
Betty says
If you heated the corn syrup and added the peanut butter until both blended I am
guessing that they will stick together. I use corn syrup, peanut butter and rice krispe cereal and mix well and then form into balls and they always stay together. The peanut butter and corn syrup blend together nicely so when cooling or freezing they harden together nicely too.
Sun says
Corn syrup may work but then it takes away the healthiness of these . Also the rolled oats are healthy in comparison to Rice Krispies . Good idea for dessert type snacks though !! 💕
Rebecca @ MyEagerFeet says
Those look really yummy for a snack/dessert! I like to have something on the way home from work before I run, and those look like they would be perfect.
Liv says
I think they’d be perfect to have before a run! Hope you’re having a great day, Rebecca!
Lacey @ Runs and Roses says
Oh my gosh yum!! Your pictures are perfect and the recipe looks so good and healthy! Trying this ASAP
Liv says
Thanks, Lacey! Definitely make them ASAP 🙂
Angela {Mind Over Batter} says
Oh, goodness!! I’ve been looking for a healthy snack that is also delicious. I think I’ve found it!!
Michelle@healthiersteps says
So good to know you can eat a delicious snack without the guilt!
Laura @MotherWouldKnow says
What great little energy boosters! I love the idea of making them into single serving “balls” smaller than a bar, but great for popping into your mouth, whenever the mood strikes.
Liv says
Exactly! Sometimes I don’t want to eat a whole bar, but I’m physically incapable of just eating half of a granola bar haha. Making them into balls solves that problem 🙂
Hilary says
I love little recipes like this! They are so easy, no mess and really fill you up for a snack, not to mention they are perfect for pre or post workout snacks!
Julia @ Lord Still Loves Me says
So quick, so natural, so healthy. Liv, it cannot get much better!
Kristina says
These sound delicious!!! Thanks for sharing the recipe! 🙂
Melissa says
Oh I’m definitely going to need to make some of these! They look so delicious and simple. 🙂
Liv says
So simple and way too addictive! But at least you can feel good about eating them 🙂
Farrah says
I have alll of these ingredients!!! <3 Can't wait to make them!
Liv says
Yay! Hope you love them, Farrah!
Cathy says
Can I use rice chrispy cereal instead if chocolate chip s
Rachelle says
I definitely made these as soon as I seen the post haha! They are delicious, I didn’t have honey so I used pure maple syrup, they were a little sticky to put into balls, but I found rinsing my hands after 5-7 rolls made them not stick so much to my hands. They turned out amazing! I even doubled the recipe because I knew my hubby would love them as well, they’ll be especially great for quick morning snack on the go! Thanks for sharing!
Rachelle x
Liv says
I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed them and made a double batch to start! It’s good to know that the maple syrup worked well as a substitute for the honey. I think I need to make another batch soon 😀 Thanks for the feedback, Rachelle!
Lori says
I just made these–my oldest grandson is in track and I think these would be perfect for him to take to his team!!
Liv says
You’re an awesome grandma! I ran track in high school and I would’ve loved to have these for a team snack 🙂 Hope his team enjoys them!
Tracey says
I’m wondering about the fat content. You didn’t include that in the nutrition info. Knowing that each gram of carbs and protein has 4 calories, I can deduce that 56 of the 100 calories are carbs and protein (11×4) + (3×4)=56. So the remaining 44 calories must be from fat. Since a gram of fat has 9 calories, I can use the equation 44/9=4.89 to determine there are about 5 grams of fat.
That about right?
Liv says
Perfect math! That should be just about right, Tracey 🙂
Holly says
Wow, these are so yummy! I made them with black currants instead of chocolate, because my son has issues with chocolate and refined sugar. (I also substituted sunflower seeds for the hemp, just because I prefer them!) I had to play a little with the peanut butter and honey amounts, due to the lack of American measuring cups, but they are a real treat! Thanks for sharing! 😀
Liv says
So glad that you enjoyed the energy bites and could adapt them for your family’s needs! They’re versatile, for sure 🙂
MyloAriaMom says
I just made these tonight. Family all loved them!
Liv says
So happy to hear that your family enjoyed them! Thanks for reporting back 🙂
Christine says
I have used a similar recipe without the chocolate chips, which do sound like a grand addition, and they are yummy with fewer calories.
Liv says
Leaving out the chocolate chips would be a great way to cut some of the calories! Using cacao nibs would be another option to keep the chocolate but slash some calories 🙂
Stacy says
do you think these could be made with PB2 instead of natural PB to help reduce some of the calories? Thanks!!
Liv says
Hey Stacy! While I haven’t tried it personally, I found a similar recipe that does use PB2: http://www.nothankstocake.com/2014/02/20/no-bake-energy-bites/.
You could do some experimenting and try subbing the PB2 into my recipe or make the other recipe and leave out the coconut if you’d prefer. Hope that helps!
Didi says
The only substitution I made was crunchy peanut butter since that’s what the hubby prefers…the snacks were a hit and will make enough next time to freeze and have on hand. Thanks for the yummy recipe:)
Liv says
So glad you enjoyed the energy bites, Didi! Crunchy peanut butter sounds like such a delicious substitution!
Robert says
These are awesome! Been looking for a recipe like this for a long time and these are perfect. I made them as soon as I saw the recipe.
Anne says
I made these, adding a good helping of cinnamon. Cause my house believes most everything is better with cinnamon! And they ARE absolutely yummy! Gotta make another double batch soon. Thanks for the recipe!
Liv says
I’m so glad you enjoyed the energy bites and it’s great to know that cinnamon works well in them, too. Thanks for the idea, Anne!
Jaimie says
I made these with:
1 3/4 cup dry steel cut brown sugar and cinnamon oatmeal
3/4 cup meijer creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup dried cranberries
I didn’t have any of the ingredients but wanted to make something 🙂 They are in the fridge now so we’ll see how they turn out.
Cherie says
Just made these with added protein powder, almond butter and ground flax seeds. Called them oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and my boys love them! Thx for the recipe! Doubt there will be any left by tomorrow.
Liv says
I’m so glad your family enjoyed them! I love your additions and am dying to try making them with almond butter now. Thanks, Cherie!
Randiah Green says
Wowwwwww, these are tasty! I added pecan and almond pieces for a little extra crunch. I think next time I will try adding protein powder and/or flax. So easy and delish!
Britt says
Made these today and legitimately obsessed. Used flax seeds instead of hemp and added chopped walnuts! So easy and delish! Thanks for all your inspiring recipes! 🙂
Britt says
… Just realized that the comment above said “easy and delish” too, haha. Clearly a consensus! 😉
Liv says
So glad you enjoyed the energy bites, Britt! Flax seeds and walnuts sound like awesome additions!
Manpreet says
Just wanted to check is it ok to have it everyday or is it ok to give to toddlers as I was reading that it’s not healthy to have uncooked or unsoaked oats as there are very dry and high in finer so can give stomach problems or severe constipation.
Liv says
Hi! The oats do soften up a good bit in this recipe from the liquids in the recipe (honey and peanut butter), so they’re not dry. Hope that helps!
topcookwareonline says
Like this idea. 2 questions B4 I make these: 1) If I only have unsalted PB, how much salt would I add, & 2) Can I sub an equal amount of cacao bits? Thanks so much for all your time & energy in making life more beautiful! You are a lifesaver for people with special dietary needs. I found you only a short time ago & I have made 6-7 of your recipes but have yet to comment, though I have shared everything with family & friends who have grown to love you too! When I can breathe again (I suppose after Christmas) I promise to critique every recipe that I have made because they are soooo good! Your granola bars will forever be a staple in our home.
Liv says
Your comment made my day! I’m so, so glad you’ve enjoyed making some of my recipes for your friends and family! That makes me so happy to hear.
As for your questions, I’d add about 1/4 teaspoon of salt if using unsalted butter. I haven’t personally tried it, but I think subbing in an equal amount of cacao nibs or bits would work wonderfully!
Kaitlyn says
Hi! Just made these and I love them but I was wondering fi you know how many grams of fat each bite has! That would be super helpful for counting my macros!
Liv says
Hi, Kaityln! So glad you enjoyed the energy bites. There are 5 grams of fat in each one.
Kaitlyn says
yes, they’re so yummy!! I eat them before working out for a quick boost of energy. Thank you! 🙂
Jennifer says
Question: I don’t have access to a fridge right now. Do these have to be refrigerated? I love these things but I’m in the police academy right now and am living in a dorm room with no fridge access.
Liv says
Hi, Jennifer! As long as the peanut butter doesn’t have to be refrigerated like some natural types do, these don’t need to be refrigerated, either. Hope that helps!
CHRISTINE NESVIG says
ok I’m gona your reciepe on the PB balls. Tried others…but none of them said,”HALLELUJAH” YOU MAY BE MY NEW BEST FRIEND!!HERE WE GO!!
Madeleine says
Made this yesterday and they are delicious! So easy and perfect to have with a cup of tea.
Liv says
So happy to hear you enjoyed them, Madeleine!
Yolanda says
I just made these as a snack so that I would not raid the vending machine at work. They are everything good that everyone has talked about. Will be making these on a regular. I also used agave instead of honey. They were a little crumbly but I kept forming them into a ball and they were find. I put them back in the freezer and they were perfect. ( I did use light agave and a little less than noted for honey).
Liv says
Thanks for sharing your adaptations, Yolanda! Glad to hear you enjoyed them!
Cori says
These are amazing and my 6 year old loves them! I feel so much better giving her these than packaged chocolate chip cookies or something like that. Total win in our house!
Liv says
I’m so happy to hear it, Cori! Glad you and your daughter enjoy them!
Leann says
I followed the recipe exactly as directed and these are delicious! Once you pop, you can’t stop…lol. I’m making more tomorrow since I only have 5 left. Thank you so much! Shared on Pinterest!
Liv says
“Once you pop, you can’t stop” <- Haha I love it! I'm eating the last one in my fridge as I type. So glad to hear that you enjoyed them, Leann, and thanks for sharing on Pinterest!
Shannon says
these were delicious (and so easy to make)!!! I didn’t add in any chocolate; the honey added just the right amount of sweetness:) will def be making again
Liv says
So happy to hear that you enjoyed the energy bites, Shannon!
Shannon says
yeah, just finished one batch (oops, that was fast). another one is currently chilling in the fridge! XD
Leigh-Ann says
These are so easy and SO good! Thanks for sharing!
Liv says
So happy to hear you enjoyed them, Leigh-Ann! I plan to make another batch this weekend!
Sylvia Fenn says
MUST they be refrigerated? Want to send to college grandson without a fridge!
Liv says
Hi Sylvia! There are some types of natural peanut butter that don’t have to be refrigerated after being opened, so if you use one of those, you should be good to go! Any kind with added oil shouldn’t need to be refrigerated after opening. And either way, they should be fine outside of the fridge for a few days!
Lexi @That Fit Fam says
I make these all the time except they never make it to the ball stage. I just eat it right out of the bowl =/
Liv says
I’m guilty of the same thing!
AJ says
These are so good! My two year old love so them too!
Liv says
So glad to hear it, AJ!
Lori Geurin says
I’ve made these and my family of 6 loves them! Thanks for sharing the recipe, Liv.
I’m going to share on an upcoming article on my blog about healthy snacks. 🙂
Heather says
Can the chocolate chips be omitted without messing up the recipe? I am allergic to chocolate. Thanks!!
Liv says
The chocolate can definitely be omitted!
Sam says
Hi, 2nd time I’ve made these in a week, ????.. Because they are so lush…passed the recipe on already..used chia seeds in mine.. Thank you so much for sharing this simple but oh so moorish recipe ????????????????????????????????⭐️⭐️????????
Liv says
So glad you loved these, Sam!
Abigail Small says
I was looking for a really simple recipe that I could add golden paste to for myself and send some to my cousin and this recipe is the best, even with the modifications!
2 cup ground oats
1 cup organic natural peanutbutter
1/2 cup raw honey
1/4 cup golden paste
1/4 cup cinnamon
I combined the first four ingredients, rolled into balls, then rolled in the cinnamon. Refridgetated to make harder.
I love the peanutbutter and cinnamon combination. Your recipe has the best peanutbutter flavor!
Thank you!
Amy says
Loved this recipe!! Except my husband and I totally didn’t exercise self-control and kept snacking so I only got like 10 out of this recipe haha Also had some shredded coconut flakes on hand and threw them in. DELISH!
Liv says
Sounds like a familiar situation when I make these! So glad you enjoyed these with shredded coconut – yum!
Erica Friedman says
Made these tonight! Yum. Although I’m not quite sure how you got 24 lol. I guess I like mine a bit bigger 🙂
Christine Schroeder says
Agreed! I used the same amount of oats and peanut butter, though only came out with 14 smallish balls. I used normal store bought syrup instead though (needed them asap when i saw the recipe!!) Though i find that you need much less syrup than honey and they came out perfect! I also added some cocoa powder to the peanut butter to get a richer flavour. My boyfriend struggles to put on weight so im going for the higher fat options at the moment.
Ps… this is my second batch for the day, the first was only 2 hours ago and between the two of us it just disappeared!
Victoria says
What if my peanut butter has honey in it already.. hmm. This is from someone who is all out of honey but would love to make these like now!!
Liv says
Hi Victoria! The honey helps bind the energy bites together, so I don’t think using just peanut butter with a little bit of honey in it would do quite the same thing. Feel free to play around with it, though, and hope you can get some honey soon to try these out!
Holly says
Tried these first ages ago, and love love love them! They are still our “go to” treat for my son, and for his soccer team!
Liv says
So glad to hear that you all love these! I have a batch stored in my freezer right now and snack on them all of the time!
Corne says
I just want to know, what will happen of you bake these ingredients in the oven as cookies rather than making it into balls? I prefer the cookie form and I like the four ingredients recipe!
Liv says
I’ve never tried baking them but I wouldn’t recommend it since they don’t really need to be baked and don’t have any baking soda, baking powder, etc. You could press them down to flatten them into cookie shape if you’d like!
Corne says
Should I want to bake them, what should I add?
I seen that one can make cookies with peaunut butter, honey and egg?
I want to do the oats as well- it makes it much healthier!
Liv says
It’s hard to say since I haven’t tried it but feel free to experiment or to Google a recipe with those ingredients you’re thinking of!!
Aanchal Contractor says
What is the shelf life of these bites?
Liv says
Hi Aanchal,
You can store these in the fridge for up to a couple of weeks, and then in the freezer for several months!
trish says
could you add protein powder
Liv says
Hi, Trish! I’m personally not a big fan of protein powder so I wouldn’t add it, but you definitely could add it if you have one that you don’t mind the taste of. Hope that helps!
Tracy says
I added a mashed banana, should I put anything else in it?
Liv says
Hi Tracy,
I’ve never tried adding banana, but you may need to add a bit more oats to accommodate the extra moisture from the banana.
Alex says
Thank you for a great simple recipe! 5 year old loves it! I just wanted to add my take on this recipe. The only changes I made was to put a lot less choc chips and also I chopped/ground the oats in my mini cuisinart. The texture is less raw-oaty that way. Now hopefully we can have some left over for the next couple of days….it will be tough!
Liv says
Thanks for sharing your adaptations, Alex! I’m so glad to hear your family enjoys these!
Alyssa says
How many Grams of fat are in there?
Katie says
If i use chia seeds, do i need to soak them to form the jelly consistency before using them?
Liv says
Hi Katie,
No need to soak the chia seeds beforehand!
YVONNE says
I used spelt flakes instead of oat and only had raw cacao powder instead of chocolate chips. needed 1 teaspoon more of honey so they stick together which was fine. My son loved them.
Liv says
Thanks for reporting back! So glad your son loved these!
Melissa says
I reduced the amount of honey and added in a banana. Yum! So good!
Liv says
Sounds delicious!! Thanks for sharing your adaptations, Melissa!
Becca says
You can add a pinch of cinnamon, I used that instead of chocolate chips and it tastes amazing 🙂
Lisa says
I’m a peanut butter fanatic. These were so delicious and easy to make. Anyway, I didn’t have any regular oatmeal so I actually used the oatmeal you get out of the individual instant packages. I also added the flax seed. It made exactly 24. When I rolled them between my hands, I kept my hand moist with water so they didn’t stick as much.
Shaniece says
I really like these. If i use rolled oats i don’t have to cook them 1st do i?
Liv says
Nope, no cooking of oats required!
Linda says
I make these often and have substituted agave syrup gor honey. Tbey are so good!
Liv says
I’m so glad to hear you enjoy these, Linda! I make them almost every week, too!
Stephanie Berish says
I just made a batch of these last night. Super good and easy!
Modifications:
-Chunky peanut butter
-Maple syrup instead of honey
-Less oats (closer to 1.25 cup)
-Added chia seeds
-Dark chocolate chips
Overall they are easy to make and very tasty.
denyse says
Really delish…love your base but, no chocolate for me. Instead I added chopped almonds and raisins, yummy
Liv says
So glad you enjoyed these!
Joyce says
I make Peanut Butter-Honey-Oat bars that are pretty much the same as the energy balls. I now press the mixture into the cups of mini muffin pans so they come out the same size, and are much easier to remove than is cutting the original square pan into bars. I do add chopped walnuts, and today am adding chopped macadamia nuts, chopped pecans and chopped almonds as well, just a couple Tablespoons of them all to the mixture before putting it into the muffin cups.
They’re only for me, so I can make them as decadent as I want, but still keep them healthy (or I can dip them in melted chocolate if I want something that’s “over the top” delicious!)
Liv says
That sounds delicious!
Emily says
New mamma here!
These are SO delicious–and with the addition of flax seeds, sesame seeds, and/or fenugreek, these can easily transform to ultra-delicious and easy to make lactation bites. Thanks for posting!
Liv says
Congrats, new mama!!! So glad to hear you enjoyed these energy bites!
Misty says
Just made these for Thanksgiving week for a healthy snack for all the relatives/guests to snack on between meals. Better and easier than making cookies!
jenny sanders says
Thanks for including the nutritional info. How many bites are in a serving?
Liv says
Hi Jenny! 1 energy bite per serving 🙂
Hayley C says
Literally the best snack ever! Soooo good!
Elizabeth says
can you use something like sunflower butter instead of peanut butter?
Liv says
You sure can, as long as you like the taste! 🙂
Sibo says
I haven’t tried yet but I will soon. Although must i put chocolate chips in the mix?will it taste as good with out?I’m not a huge fan if chocolate so just wondering.
Liv says
You can absolutely leave the chocolate chips out if that’s what you prefer!
Anna says
Wow these look AMAZING!
Michelle says
Just found this recipe a week ago and have already made them twice! Simple, healthy, and everyone in my household loves them! I found a combo package of Chai seeds and ground flax at my local HyVee. Thanks!
Katie says
can you suggest sub for honey?
Liv says
Hi Katie! Other reviewers mentioned that they tried using maple syrup or agave, so you could give that a try, but they may not stay together as well as with the honey.
Stacie says
Just finding your blog & this recipe is the first I’ve tried. Already passed it (& your blog) along to a friend-we both made these & they are deliciously addicting!! She is loving them as snacks for her kids…and we’re both loving them as pre/post workout snacks (& maybe once or twice at bedtime too;) I made mine with crunchy PB-loved the extra nutty crunch it provided!
Stephanie says
These are so dang good! I added a small amount of coconut oil to help with the crumbling. Definitely making these again. Thanks for the recipe!
Lauren says
These are so delicious!! I was so impressed with how quick these energy bites are to make and how great they taste! I can’t wait to try more of your recipes!
Liv says
So glad you enjoyed these!! ❤️
Carol Eiseman says
Would you believe your grandfather is making these as I write?
Judy Morgan says
I love how quick & easy these are to make. I went one step further & dipped them in dark chocolate & it was like eating a peanut butter cup. They were so delicious!
Liv says
Oh yum!! Sounds delicious!!
Sleepy Squish says
My favorite snack!
A. says
I can’t wait to try these! They look delicious!
Jackie says
So good and easy to make! My college age kids love them too and always ask that we make more!
Liv says
Yay!! So glad to hear it!
Christal says
Hi! You said peanut butter grams but I am not seeing the honey grams after you zero it out after the peanut butter. Do you weigh the honey?
Michelle says
These are fantastic. I’m so glad to have found your recipe while searching for oat/peanut butter recipes.
Thanks so much.
Mark says
These are great and super easy, almost like a healthy buckeye. will make them again for sure.
Rich says
I made them for my son for the first time just yesterday. He plays sports for his school. He loves them. I made one batch following the recipe as is, and I made a second batch to experiment by adding other ingredients like cacao powder, instant coffee powder, chopped nuts and shredded coconut. Him and his friends really liked the ones with cacao powder and they also liked the ones with instant coffee powder. The nuts or coconut didn’t really make a difference to them. But, they make for some good wholesome snacks that are packed with energy!
Steffany Romero says
My husband absolutely loves these! I’ve been making them faithfully for about five years and they haven’t gotten old yet. In fact, it’s hard to keep up with them sometimes. It’s definitely better snack then a candy bar or some kind of pastry. Thank you for posting this.
Karen says
Love these! I added a dash of vanilla. Such a nutritious snack for my grandchildren and they taste great! Thanks!
hebemiley says
Doodle Jump is a game I can play anywhere! It doesn’t require an internet connection, which is perfect for travel or places with limited access. I can enjoy it anytime, anywhere, without restrictions.