Description
Homemade oatmeal peanut butter energy bites pack powerful nutrition for quick snacks. Healthy ingredients blend perfectly, creating protein-rich morsels that energize and satisfy hungry travelers and athletes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) old-fashioned oats
- 0.5 cups (120 ml) creamy peanut butter
- 0.25 cups (60 ml) honey
- 0.25 cups (60 ml) mini chocolate chips
- 0.25 tsps (1.25 ml) ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsps (1.25 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mixing: Combine rolled oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, honey, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a large bowl, stirring until the mixture becomes sticky and thoroughly integrated.
- Shaping: Mold the mixture into compact, uniform spheres using clean hands or a cookie scoop, creating bite-sized treats roughly 1 inch in diameter.
- Chilling: Place the formed energy bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then refrigerate for 30-45 minutes to help them set and develop a firmer consistency.
- Storage: Transfer the chilled energy bites to an airtight container, layering with parchment paper between rows to prevent sticking, and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- Chill for Perfect Texture: Refrigerating the energy bites helps them firm up and enhances their structural integrity, making them easier to handle and more satisfying to eat.
- Handle with Clean Hands: Using clean, slightly damp hands prevents the mixture from sticking and helps create smooth, uniform spheres with minimal effort.
- Customize Your Bites: Swap chocolate chips for dried fruits, add chopped nuts, or sprinkle chia seeds to personalize the recipe and boost nutritional value.
- Storage Tip: Layer parchment paper between energy bites to prevent them from sticking together, ensuring each bite remains intact and easy to grab.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg