No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Energy Bites

These no-bake peanut butter energy bites are perfect for busy mornings, afternoon pick-me-ups, or quick post-workout fuel. They have protein, fiber, and made with whole ingredients to keep you fueled between meals. Plus, with optional add-ins like seeds, coconut, or dried fruit, you can customize them to suit your taste and nutritional needs.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sprouted oats or oat flour

• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or PB powder + water)

• 1/4 cup honey, maple syrup, or another sugar substitute such as allulose

• 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips

Optional Add-ins:

• Ground flax or chia seeds (be sure to soak in a bit of water before adding to recipe)

• shredded coconut

• dried cranberries

• protein powder

• chopped pumpkins seeds

• hemp seeds

Directions:

Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Roll into small balls. Refrigerate until firm.

Store in an air tight container the fridge for up to 7 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Nutrient Breakdown:

Per Ball (assuming 20 balls in a batch):

• Calories: 77

• Protein: 2 g

• Carbs: 9 g

• Fat: 4 g

• Fiber: 1 g

*The above nutrient breakdown is an approximation of the base recipe using honey as a sweetener and without any add-ins. Differing type of sweetener and add-ins will change the nutrient composition of the recipe.

These little bites prove that healthy snacks don’t have to be complicated. With just a handful of simple ingredients and no baking required, you can have a batch ready to grab whenever hunger strikes. Keep them in the fridge for a quick energy boost, or share them with friends and family for a treat everyone can feel good about.

Disclaimer: This recipe contains peanuts, which have been known to cause severe allergic reactions in some people. Please be aware of your allergy status before making and/or consuming this recipe and these snacks. Furthermore, I am not a doctor, mental health provider, or a licensed dietician, and therefore this is not official licensed medical, clinical, or nutrition advice. These are things that I have implemented in my own life and utilized in my personal training, health coaching, and nutrition coaching practice after spending a substantial amount of time studying and practicing these techniques in fitness, habit change, and nutrition (still, I’m not a dietician). They are not meant to cure any ailment, and they are certainly not meant to serve as a replacement for any mental or medical healthcare treatment. It is important to always consult your own physician before beginning an exercise, mental health, nutrition or supplement program of any type.