Energy Balls with Oats (Printable)

Bite-sized energy balls made with oats, peanut butter, and chocolate chips for a natural boost.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips
03 - 0.33 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (optional)

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
05 - 0.33 cup honey or maple syrup
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, chocolate chips, and coconut if using.
02 - In a separate medium bowl, stir together peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
03 - Pour wet mixture over dry ingredients and mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon or spatula until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
04 - Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking tray.
05 - Refrigerate energy balls for at least 30 minutes until firm.
06 - Transfer cooled balls to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No baking required, which means you can make them while your coffee is still hot.
  • They taste like a dessert but actually fuel your body like a real snack should.
  • Kids devour them, athletes swear by them, and they stay fresh for days in the fridge.
02 -
  • Don't skip the chilling step or your balls will crumble the moment someone picks them up, which teaches humility the hard way.
  • If your mixture feels too dry, add honey one teaspoon at a time rather than all at once, because you can always add more but you can't take it back.
03 -
  • Damp hands are your secret weapon for rolling without sticky frustration, so keep a small bowl of water nearby.
  • Make these the night before a game so you're not stressed, and they'll be perfectly set and ready to fuel.
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