Peanut & Oat Energy Balls
No-bake bites of oats, peanut butter, and flax. Chewy, high-fiber, and just barely sweet.
Ingredients
- 120 g Oats
- 120 g Peanut butter
- 30 g Ground flaxseed
- 2 tbsp Maple syrup
- 1 tbsp Cocoa powder (optional)
- 30 g Chocolate chips (optional)
Method
- Grind the flax seeds and stir everything together into a stiff, sticky dough.
- Roll into small balls and chill 20 minutes to firm up.
- Serve, keeping the rest in the fridge.
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About Peanut & Oat Energy Balls
Peanut & Oat Energy Balls is an American desserts that comes together in about 15 minutes and serves 6.
Peanut & Oat Energy Balls: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Peanut & Oat Energy Balls?
A serving has about 250 calories — 9.1g protein, 24.1g carbs, 13.1g fat, 4.5g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Peanut & Oat Energy Balls gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Oats. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
How long does Peanut & Oat Energy Balls take to make?
About 15 minutes start to finish, but only around 5 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Peanut & Oat Energy Balls?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out cocoa powder, chocolate chips — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Peanut & Oat Energy Balls make?
This recipe makes 6 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.