Description
These No-Bake Monster Energy Balls are a quick and nutritious snack made with oats, peanut butter, honey, and colorful chocolate candies. Perfect for an energy boost, lunchboxes, or post-workout bites, they are easy to prepare with no cooking required and can be customized with various add-ins.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup mini M&M’s or candy-coated chocolate pieces
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed (optional for added nutrition)
- pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- â…“ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together oats, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until fully combined and smooth.
- Add Mix-ins: Stir in the mini chocolate chips, mini M&M’s, and ground flaxseed (if using) until the mixture is evenly distributed and holds together.
- Form Balls: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Chill: Refrigerate the tray of energy balls for 30 minutes to allow them to firm up.
- Store: Once firm, store the energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for allergy-friendly options.
- Additions like protein powder, chia seeds, or shredded coconut can give extra energy and nutritional benefits.
- Ideal for quick snacks, lunchboxes, or as post-workout energy bites.
