Kid-Friendly High-Fiber Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls
These no-bake energy balls are packed with fiber, protein, and chocolate-peanut butter flavor. Perfect for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, or a quick bite before soccer practice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 22 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, flaxseed meal, and cocoa powder. Stir until evenly distributed.
- Add peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until dry ingredients are fully coated and mixture holds together when pressed.
- If mixture is too dry, add another tablespoon of honey or peanut butter. If too sticky, add a tablespoon of oats.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips and a pinch of salt until evenly distributed.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 15 minutes for easier handling (optional).
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop portions (about 1.5 tablespoons each) and roll into smooth balls. Place on a baking sheet or plate.
- Let energy balls sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to firm up slightly. Serve or store.
Notes
For best texture, use old-fashioned rolled oats. If mixture is too dry, add more honey or peanut butter; if too sticky, add oats. Wet hands slightly before rolling to prevent sticking. Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (1.5 tablespo
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 8
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5
Keywords: energy balls, no-bake, high-fiber, chocolate peanut butter, kid-friendly, healthy snack