I have seen a lot of recipes for energy balls on Pinterest and always intend to make them. Like most things I end up pinning, I rarely follow through with the creation part. Well, this time we are changing that. After all of my Lemon Oreo recipe shenanigans, it’s time for a healthier snack recipe. This post contains affiliate links, which could help us feed our peanut butter obsession. If you like these oatmeal energy balls, you may also like our Aussie Bites copycat recipe.
Using this pin, I modified the recipe a bit to create a delicious No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Balls Recipe.
No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Balls Recipe
Makes twenty 1″ energy balls
Ingredients:
- 1 cup oatmeal
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 Tbsp flax seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1/2 tsp cacao nibs
- 1/4 tsp pink Himalayan sea salt
- 4 unsalted cashews, finely chopped
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
- Line a sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll mixture into 1″ balls and place on paper.
- Refrigerate for about an hour before eating.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
I am in love with these energy balls. They are so full of flavor and texture. I am not sure how much actual energy they give me, but they are definitely better than the snacks I had been reaching for. I cannot wait to make these energy balls with different variations. They are so delicious I pretty much wanted to hide them for myself.
Peanut butter energy balls are great to snack on for after school (watch for allergies), hiking, and any other adventures you have planned. Toss some in a lunch tote and enjoy on-the-go!
Ellen Christian (@ellenblogs) says
April 24, 2015 at 7:24 amThis sounds delicious! Definitely a great choice right before a workout!
Dawn says
April 24, 2015 at 9:03 amYes please! These came out awesome! Looks like I need to hit up the grocery store. I can see myself addicted to these easily! Would give me something to alternate with Yasdo bars lol 🙂
Nicole says
April 24, 2015 at 11:37 amThese sound delicious and I LOVE that they are no make! I haven’t tried using cashews in a recipe like this, but I bet it is yummy. Pinning!
Nicole says
April 24, 2015 at 11:37 amOops I meant I love they are “No Bake” in my first comment. I accidentally typed “No Make”
Ourfamilyworld says
April 24, 2015 at 2:48 pmYou had at no bake. They look so good and so easy to make. Perfect for that 3 pm snack
Pam says
April 24, 2015 at 3:40 pmThat sounds so good. I am starving right now so I need several of those peanut butter energy balls.
nicole dziedzic says
April 24, 2015 at 9:09 pmI love these no bake recipes, saves time in the kitchen when looking for little treat to make or guests.
David Fultner says
April 24, 2015 at 9:43 pmThey look tasty and kid cooking friendly.
M.Clark says
April 24, 2015 at 10:57 pmThese no bake peanut butter oatmeal energy balls sound very interesting, I will need to give them a try. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Tammy Litke (@threedifferent) says
April 25, 2015 at 12:45 amOh the health benefits of those ingredients look great! But it still sounds like such a treat. I bet the kids would gobble these just as quickly as they would a cookie 🙂
Julie Wood says
April 25, 2015 at 12:29 pmThese are really healthy and delicious not bake cookies that I want to make and have for after my exercise routine! They look easy to make, and thanks for sharing!
Fee Roberts says
April 25, 2015 at 3:35 pmThese look delicious! I would also add raisins. I love me some raisins.
Rosie says
April 26, 2015 at 10:52 amI love making no-bake energy bars, and I would love to try this! I think I will buzz the oatmeal in a food processor, though. Yum!
Sandra Watts says
April 27, 2015 at 12:41 amA nice alternative to the usual no bake cookies. Thanks for the recipe.
Melinda Dunne says
April 29, 2015 at 10:23 amI have been looking for different things to eat that are healthy. I am going to make these but switch it up to almond butter since I can’t have peanut butter. I am sure it will taste just as good.
Leira Pagaspas says
May 1, 2015 at 8:29 amThis is a great idea and i will definitely copy this idea so my kids can try this as well.Healthy and the new yummy indeed!!
CJ Huang says
May 1, 2015 at 1:57 pmThese energy balls sound great for an afternoon snack! I’m liking how you added cashews too. I hope you can stop on by and share this or any other recipe with us on Five Friday Finds!
Angela McKinney says
May 2, 2015 at 4:17 pmI like tweaking recipes to make them my own way. These look yummy and definitely something my family would enjoy. So glad you shared at #HomeMattersParty
Joann Woolley says
May 19, 2015 at 2:39 pmI love anything “no bake” and that will come in handy for summer time snack attacks! Pinning now to give this one a try – thanks for the idea!
CJ Huang says
May 21, 2015 at 9:38 pmI definitely need to give these energy balls a try! I’m like you, and I’ve been saying I need to make some forEVER now. Time to remedy that! I hope you can stop on by and share this or any other recipe with us on Five Friday Finds! 🙂
Brandi Clevinger says
May 24, 2015 at 8:34 amI like to eat peanut butter when I’m low on energy or am a little hungry. Oats are great filler, too! Thanks for sharing your no bake peanut butter oatmeal balls recipe at Inspire Me Monday!
Zan says
May 25, 2015 at 7:19 amThese no-bake bites are so healthy! Thanks for sharing with us at #homematters linky party. We love having you and hope you join us again!
CoffeeMomJen says
June 15, 2015 at 8:12 amLooks so good, I love anything no-bake and I can easily make this gluten free with gluten free oats!
Jen
*Following from the Motivational Monday linkup
Kim @ The Baking ChocolaTess says
June 18, 2015 at 6:40 pmYum!!! Visiting from Craftyand Delicious Party! Thanks for sharing such a healthy no-bake treat. Pinning. 😉
Melissa Vera says
June 22, 2015 at 9:57 pmI need to make these for summer treats for my girls. Thanks for linking up at #HomeMattersParty this week hope you will come back next week to link up again.