No Bake Energy Balls

No bake energy balls pack in protein, fiber, and healthy fats along with added chocolate chips and shredded coconut for great flavor! Energy balls are an easy grab-and-go breakfast or snack that are easy to prep in advance.

Why this recipe works

No bake energy balls are easy to make with 7 ingredients – creamy peanut butter, honey, vanilla, rolled oats, coconut, flaxseed meal, and chocolate chips. This versatile recipe can be customized to suit your taste, take our cherry cheesecake energy bites for inspiration!

Flaxseed is considered a nutritional powerhouse. It’s high in fibre, Omega-3 fatty acids, and protein which keeps you feeling full and energized throughout the day. Topple that on top of the protein from the peanut butter and sweetness of the chocolate chips, coconut, and honey, these no bake energy bites really do have it all!

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

PEANUT BUTTER – You can substitute with almond butter, sunflower butter, or cashew butter and still get delicious results.

HONEY – Works as a binding agent along with the peanut butter, while adding a touch of sweetness.

COCONUT – Feel free to toast the shredded coconut for additional flavor. You can use sweetened or unsweetened shredded coconut. If you would like to omit the coconut, add more old-fashioned rolled oats in its place to keep the mixture a bit more stable.

FLAXSEED – The flaxseed meal is typically available in your local grocery store with the specialty flours like almond flour, coconut flour, or gluten free flour. The consistency of flaxseed meal is soft and easy to mix in to the energy balls. The flavor is also more subtle than using whole flaxseeds. Flaxseed meal is an excellent source of protein.

How to Make No Bake Energy Balls

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
2. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop the “dough” and roll between your palms to form the energy balls.
4. Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Yes, absolutely. To do so, simply press the dough mixture into a parchment-lined baking pan, chill, and cut into bars instead.

Store your energy balls in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Yes, you can freeze them. To freeze, place the energy balls in an air-tight container or large ziptop bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Serving Suggestions

You can customize these no bake energy balls in so many different ways. Feel free to add in cinnamon or nutmeg for warmth, or try adding cranberries, raisins, M&Ms, or chopped dried fruit for more texture and flavor.

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