Description
These No-Bake Monster Energy Balls are a quick and easy snack packed with oats, peanut butter, honey, and chocolate chips. Perfect for a nutritious boost anytime, they require no cooking and can be prepared in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup mini M&M’s
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the rolled oats, peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), mini chocolate chips, mini M&M’s, ground flaxseed, shredded coconut (if using), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are fully combined and the mixture becomes sticky.
- Chill Mixture: Place the bowl with the mixture into the refrigerator and chill for 20 to 30 minutes. This step helps to firm up the mixture so it’s easier to form into balls.
- Form Balls: Once chilled, remove the mixture from the refrigerator. Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, shape the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls.
- Store: Transfer the energy balls into an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to three months to maintain freshness.
Notes
- You can swap peanut butter for almond or sunflower butter to make these nut-free.
- Add chia seeds or protein powder for an extra nutritional boost.
- Perfect for lunchboxes, post-workout snacks, or afternoon pick-me-ups.
