No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls
These chewy no-bake energy balls are packed with oats, peanut butter, and honey making them a healthy and satisfying treat that even very young children can help roll together. Since there is no oven involved this is one of the safest and most accessible recipes to make with little ones.
Chewy peanut butter oat energy balls that require zero baking and are perfect for even the youngest kitchen helpers.
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Instructions
Mix Everything Together
Combine the oats, peanut butter, honey, flaxseed, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Stir everything together until the mixture is thoroughly combined and sticky enough to hold its shape.
Add the Chocolate Chips
Fold in the mini chocolate chips and stir gently so they distribute evenly throughout the mixture without melting. Taste the mixture and add a small drizzle more honey if you would like it a little sweeter.
Chill the Mixture
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes. Chilling the mixture makes it firmer and much easier for children to roll into neat balls without it sticking to their hands.
Roll into Balls
Once chilled, scoop about a tablespoon of mixture and roll it firmly between your palms to form a smooth ball. Place the finished balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate until ready to serve or store in an airtight container for up to one week.
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