Easy No-Bake Oatmeal Peanut Butter Energy Snack Bites

Our family is always on the go which is why I am constantly on the lookout for homemade, healthy, easy-to-make, budget-friendly snacks to bring along with us.

Even better is when I have all of the ingredients on hand in my cupboard!

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These easy no-bake oatmeal peanut butter energy bites (whew....long name for a little snack!) meet all of the above requirements. I can't believe how easy they are to make! 

And guess what....my kids love them too!! Win - win.

I know there are a lot of great energy bites or energy ball recipes out there but this one has a special secret ingredient the other recipes don't have. It is a total flavor-boosting game changer, my friends. I came up with it by chance when I was just a bit short-handed on one of the ingredients and I was blown away at the difference it made. 

Want to know what my secret ingredient is.......flavored instant oatmeal! Surprised?

My favorite is maple & brown sugar instant oatmeal. All you need is one small packet added with the rest of the ingredients and the flavor just explodes! 

This is the perfect recipe to let your kids help make too! We do a lot of baking and cooking for school since there is always a lot of math, science, and reading involved. 

Go grab a large mixing bowl, a spatula, or wooden spoon, and let's get mixing shall we?

Delicious No-Bake Oatmeal Peanut Butter Energy Bites

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups oatmeal 

1 packet flavored instant oatmeal 

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/3 cup maple syrup or honey

1/3 cup mini chocolate chips

Optional add-ins:

1/4 cup chopped almonds, pecans or peanuts

1/8 cup sunflower seeds

1/4 cup dried cranberries, cherries, or raisins

Make This Recipe:

1. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the peanut butter for 30 seconds so it is easy to mix.

2. In a large bowl mix all the remaining ingredients including the melted peanut butter together. 

3. Scoop out a heaping tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. (To keep the mixture from sticking to your hands, lightly wet you hands with water). Repeat with the remaining mixture making about 16-20 energy balls depending on size.

4. Place the energy balls onto a parchment lined baking sheet and put them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Store the peanut butter snack bites in a sealed tupperware container in the fridge. Trust me though, they won't last long! 

PRINTABLE RECIPE - Easy No Bake Energy Bites

This yummy snack is perfect for on-the-go families! Why fill up those little tummies with junk food when they can eat a few energy bites, feel full and you can know that they are getting a healthy snack. These little bites even satisfy your sweet tooth cravings too!

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