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Wanna know a dirty little secret?
I got this recipe from the back of my Trader Joe’s flax meal bag (verbatim!).
They’re just so easy and so good, I saw no reason to tweak or adjust.
These little bites have a good bit of fiber, protein, and heart healthy omega 3 fatty acids so they are a great way to satisfy a sweet tooth while giving your body a healthy boost of energy as well.
I like them with a cup of afternoon coffee and my kids just love them packed inside their lunch boxes!
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup flax seed meal aka ground flax seeds
- 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl and mix well.
- Roll about 1 tbsp. of the dough between your palms to form a small bowl. Place on a plate or rimmed baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper (or sprayed with cooking spray) and freeze for one hour. Enjoy!
- I usually transfer to an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
- Makes 20 balls.
Ursula says
These are great! I mede them for our skiing trip. Great snack on the go. I switched chocolate for walnuts and orange peel ,but next time I will use dark chocolate.
Paige Steinke says
Love these!!! They are amazing. But I am having one hard time rolling them. Both batches that I have made are near impossible. Is it because we use maple syrup instead of honey?
Dani says
Hmmmm, are you rolled oats? Or instant oats?
Audrey Larsgard says
Hi Paige,
I had the same issue with the batch I just made (I also used maple syrup instead of honey). I popped the bowl into the freezer for a few minutes and found that once the mixture had cooled, the balls were much easier to form.
I hope this helps!
Michelle says
I had a hard time the first time. The second time I think I used more crunchy peanut butter and that really helped. Btw I also used syrup.
Jacqueline Foster says
Hi can I add protein powder to the mixture
Dani says
I bet you could get away with adding some….
Jan says
I love adding chia seeds, protein powder and collagen. If needed I add a bit more peanut butter or almond butter.
I keep mine in the freezer and pop one or two out for a snack!
Sherry says
Can I use almond butter?
Thank u
Jeannie says
I love these No Bake Oatmeal cookies! I do add in 1/2 TBS Turmeric, 1/2 TBS Ground Ginger and 1/2 TBS Chili powder. I have put in walnuts and or almonds, pecans I’d say just whatever you like on nuts. I don’t put in nuts all the time, but I do put in the spices all the time.
I have made them with and without the Honey and they are awesome either way.
Dani says
That sounds awesome!! Thanks for sharing.
Michelle Piazza says
Followed directions and used rolled oats. Trader Joe’s brands. And I cannot get the balls to stay together – very frustrating. They just crumble. I used honey.
Dani says
It’s important that your nut butter is loose and runny and not dried up. I always try to make these using a new jar.
Thia says
I used Organic chunky Peanut butter..new jar..a bit difficult to stir before using but worth it..balls rolled easily, flavor delicious, esply when cold..used local avacado honey (tastes just like regular but a bit richer and thicker, used flaxmeal, couldn’t find seeds…practising for grandchildren visiting soon..came out great !
Kara says
Excellent recipe, as is everything I have tried from Clean and Delicious. I make these just as the recipe states, no issues with rolling. Excellent taste and great for post workout snacks.
Thanks
Dani says
Thanks so much for sharing Kara! So glad you enjoyed them.
Kandi Brooks says
I made these this morning and they are so good!! I used pure maple syrup and added in about a tablespoon of vanilla protein powder. I just realized that I forgot to add the vanilla extract, but they are still delicious! I also added a bit of slivered almonds.
The rolled very nicely. Thanks!
Anna says
Followed the recipe exactly except used the TJ’s agave instead of maple syrup. Used the TJ’s PB with flax/chia seed. Wet your hands lightly to help with the rolling.
Anybody have a calorie breakdown?
Mary Lee Lux says
Would using creamy peanut butter make a difference? I rated it five as I am sure I will like them.
Mary K says
I realize that this recipe was posted a few years ago, but I happened upon it by accident as I was preparing to give birth to my first child last fall. Since they contain flaxseed and oats, they can double as a lactation cookie without all of the extra ingredients and fuss of baking! I have enjoyed these so much as a quick power bite during these crazy first few months and have made several batches already. I reduced the honey to about 1/4 cup because I found they were cloyingly sweet with 1/3 cup of Costco brand honey as noted in the original recipe. Thank you Dani.
Dani says
Anytime!! So glad you are enjoying the recipe Mary!
Laura says
Thanks For posting. Someone threw out the TJs bag and I was bummed to lose the recipe. Love these!
Dani says
Enjoy!!
NANCY says
Quick and easy recipe! I doubled the batch.I am taking some for work for a quick snack.
M says
What is the nutritional breakdown of these.
Alina says
I absolutely love them. I added ground almonds and hemp hearts for extra nutrients and they are amazing.
Sandie Brothers says
These are delicious!! I made them for the first time and they are the perfect bite-size sweet treat!! I may try raisins instead of chocolate next time?? They are so easy to make and a real joy to eat!!
Vince says
Followed the recipe but added cinnamon. Came out fantastic! Used a number 40 ice cream scoop and got 32 portions. Perfect bite!