Description
Monster Energy Balls are no-bake peanut butter oat bites packed with protein and wholesome ingredients. These kid-approved, quick snacks are perfect for lunchboxes, post-workout boosts, or healthy treats throughout the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, stir together oats, peanut butter, honey, and vanilla until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Shape: Roll mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands or a small scoop.
- Chill: Place balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Store and Enjoy: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for longer.
Notes
- Use natural nut butter: No added oils or sugars for a cleaner snack.
- Customize: Add chia seeds, dried fruit, or protein powder for variation.
- Stickiness fix: If mixture is too sticky, chill before rolling.
- Make them vegan: Use maple syrup instead of honey and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Freezer-friendly: Store in freezer up to 3 months. Thaw briefly before eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Monster Energy Balls, Peanut Butter Energy Bites, Healthy Snacks for Kids, Protein Ball Recipes, Easy Snacks for Kids, Homemade Snack Balls, Oatmeal Peanut Butter Balls