Peanut Butter Energy Bites Recipe | No-Bake Healthy Snack

🥜 Peanut Butter Energy Bites (No-Bake Snack)

Inspired by the hidden world of Peanut, this quick, no-bake recipe is full of flavor, energy, and natural ingredients. It’s perfect for busy mornings, school snacks, or just a healthy treat at home!

📝 Ingredients (Makes 12–15 bites)

• 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned or instant)
• 1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
• 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
• 1/4 cup ground flaxseed or chia seeds (optional)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

🍽️ Tools You’ll Need

• 1 medium mixing bowl
• Wooden spoon or spatula
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Plate or baking tray
• Refrigerator (for chilling)

⏱️ Total Time

• Prep: 10 minutes
• Chill: 30 minutes
• Total: 40 minutes

👩‍🍳 Instructions (Step-by-Step)

1. In a mixing bowl, combine oats, peanut butter, and honey.
2. Stir until it forms a sticky dough-like texture. (Use hands if needed!)
3. Add in chocolate chips, flaxseed/chia seeds, vanilla, and salt.
4. Mix thoroughly until everything is evenly blended.
5. Scoop out a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball using your hands.
6. Repeat until all the dough is used (you’ll get 12–15 bites).
7. Place bites on a plate or tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
8. Enjoy chilled or store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

💡 Tips & Variations

• Nut-Free? Use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
• Vegan? Use maple syrup instead of honey.
• More crunch? Add crushed almonds, puffed rice, or granola.
• Flavor twist: Add cinnamon or cocoa powder to change the profile.

📦 Storage

Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

🧒 Kid-Friendly?

Absolutely! This is a fun, no-heat recipe kids can help with — like mixing, rolling, and sneaky taste-testing. Perfect for a “Peanut’s Secret Kitchen” activity!

✨ Fun Fact

Peanuts aren’t actually nuts — they’re legumes, like beans and lentils. That’s why they grow underground, in secret little pods, just like Peanut’s hidden world!

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