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Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Energy Bites Perfect for Lunchboxes

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These no-bake peanut butter oat energy bites are a quick, simple, and wholesome snack perfect for lunchboxes. They are chewy, lightly sweetened, and kid-approved, made with pantry staples and ready in under 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (135g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup (125g) natural creamy peanut butter (unsweetened or lightly salted)
  • ¼ cup (85g) honey (can substitute maple syrup)
  • 2 tablespoons (15g) ground flaxseed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • a pinch of salt
  • ¼ cup (40g) mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Gather your ingredients: 1 ½ cups rolled oats, ½ cup peanut butter, ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and optional mini chocolate chips.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well blended, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add rolled oats, ground flaxseed, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until the mixture is sticky and holds together. Adjust by adding more honey or peanut butter if too dry, or more oats if too wet.
  4. Fold in the mini chocolate chips gently if using.
  5. Roll the mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls using your hands or a cookie scoop, yielding about 20-24 bites.
  6. Place the bites on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  7. Store the firmed-up bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

Use natural peanut butter without added sugars or oils for best texture. If mixture sticks to hands, dampen hands with water before rolling. Chilling is essential to help bites hold their shape. Optional additions include mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, dried fruit, or spices like cinnamon. For vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup.

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