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No-Bake Oatmeal Energy Balls

No-bake oatmeal energy balls that taste just oatmeal cookie dough! These easy energy bites are made with six simple ingredients, naturally sweetened with honey and filled with delicious mini chocolate chips. The perfect nourishing snack or treat!

oatmeal energy balls on a plate

I loved all things oatmeal! Baked oats, cauliflower oats, oatmeal energy bars, overnight oats, oatmeal pancakes… you name it, I love them all. And since I also love keeping healthy snacks on hand, oatmeal energy balls are my new favorite recipe to make with rolled oats.

These simple, healthy No-Bake Oatmeal Energy Balls are just the thing — they take mere minutes to whip together and they’re packed with nutrients and healthy fats, which are super satisfying. Additionally, these bites of goodness are naturally sweetened with honey. They’re soft, doughy, and speckled with chocolate chips throughout. Yum!

And if you’re craving a healthy sweet treat that tastes just like pumpkin pie, you’ll love our pumpkin energy bites!

oatmeal energy balls stacked on a plate

Ingredients in No-Bake Oatmeal Energy Balls

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 actually found this recipe on the back of my Trader Joe’s flaxseed meal bag. Here’s everything you’ll need to make them:

energy ball ingredients divided into small bowls

How to Make No-Bake Energy Balls

This energy balls recipe is seriously the easiest! The best part is you don’t even need a food processor – all of the ingredients get stirred together in one bowl. And these balls have a decent amount of protein (3 grams) without having to add protein powder. I know some people prefer recipes without protein powder, especially for kids, and this is that recipe!

Here’s the simple process, but for full, printable instructions, reference the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium to a large bowl and mix well.
  2. Roll about 1 tablespoon per ball in your palms. Place on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Freeze for about 1 hour and then enjoy!
stirring together oats, honey, peanut butter and chocolate chips in a bowl

Customize This Recipe

Looking to switch up ingredients? Here are some suggestions:

How to Store Energy Bites

In the fridge: No-bake oatmeal energy bites are great stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

In the freezer: You can also store these oatmeal energy balls in the freezer for up to 3 months. If they get too hard, let them sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before eating.

an energy ball with a bite taken out

I hope you enjoy these tasty snacks as much as my family does! I love them pre or post-workout as a quick snack and they’re the perfect sweet treat with an afternoon cup of coffee. And my kids just love them packed inside their lunch boxes!

More Easy Energy Ball Recipes:

Looking for more portable snack options? You’re sure to love our other favorite energy ball recipes!

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No-Bake Oatmeal Energy Balls

No-bake oatmeal energy balls that taste just like oatmeal cookie dough! These easy energy bites are made with six simple ingredients, naturally sweetened with honey and filled with delicious mini chocolate chips. The perfect nourishing snack or treat!
Course: BREAKFAST, DIET, energy balls
Cuisine: American, gluten free, kids
Author: Dani Spies
Prep Time10 minutes
Freezing time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 115kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup flaxseed meal aka ground flaxseeds
  • 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 ball. 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. Makes 20 balls. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing energy balls:

In the fridge: No-bake oatmeal energy bites are great stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
In the freezer: You can also store these oatmeal energy balls in the freezer for up to 3 months. If they get too hard, let them sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before eating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ball | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

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