Easy 5-Ingredient Chocolate Chip Energy Balls Perfect for School Snacks
These easy chocolate chip energy balls are made with just five simple ingredients, perfect for quick, wholesome school snacks that kids and adults love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 20 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
- 1/2 cup (125g) natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup (85g) honey
- 1/3 cup (60g) mini chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Combine the oats, peanut butter, and honey in a mixing bowl. Stir together until the mixture is thick and sticky, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and stir thoroughly.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips gently to avoid breaking them.
- Roll the mixture into balls using about 1 tablespoon (15g) of mixture per ball. Wet your fingers lightly or chill the mixture if it sticks.
- Place each ball on a parchment-lined baking sheet or tray, spacing them apart.
- Refrigerate the energy balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up. Alternatively, freeze for 15 minutes if in a hurry.
- Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
If the mixture is too crumbly, add more honey or peanut butter one teaspoon at a time. If too sticky, add a tablespoon of oats. Wetting fingers or chilling the mixture helps with rolling. Use natural peanut butter for best binding. Refrigerate to firm up the balls before storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball (about
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 4.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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