Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Balls
If you’re looking for a quick, wholesome, and totally crave-worthy snack, these Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Balls are exactly what you need. Packed with oats, natural peanut butter, collagen peptides, and a touch of maple syrup, they’re the perfect no-bake bite to fuel busy mornings, workouts, or late-night sweet tooth cravings.
Not only are these peanut butter chocolate chip oat balls simple to make, but they’re also made with clean ingredients, so you’ll feel good about every bite. Whether you call them protein balls, energy bites, or no-bake treats, this recipe is one you’ll come back to again and again.
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These healthy peanut butter energy balls are a powerhouse of nutrition. The combination of oats and flaxseed gives you fiber, peanut butter adds protein and healthy fats, collagen peptides support skin and joint health, and mini chocolate chips bring just the right amount of sweetness. Best of all, they’re no-bake, so you can whip them up in minutes without turning on the oven.
No-Bake Energy Oatmeal Balls
One of the reasons I love these oatmeal energy bites is how versatile they are. They’re perfect for:
- Pre-workout snacks – Quick fuel without weighing you down.
- After-school treats – Kids love them just as much as adults.
- Healthy dessert swaps – Satisfy your sweet tooth without refined sugar.
- Meal prep – Make a batch and keep them in the fridge all week.
Recipe Tip #1
For the best flavor and texture, use natural creamy peanut butter with no added sugar or oils. This keeps your energy balls wholesome and makes them stick together better. If your peanut butter is on the dry side, you can add a drizzle of coconut oil or extra maple syrup to help bind the mixture.
Recipe Tip #2
Want to boost the protein? Add an extra scoop of collagen peptides or swap them with your favorite vanilla protein powder. Just keep in mind that you may need to add a splash of milk (dairy or plant-based) if the mixture feels too dry.
Switch up the flavor!
- Almond Joy: Swap peanut butter for almond butter, add shredded coconut, and use dark chocolate chips.
- Pumpkin Spice Balls: Omit the chocolate chips (or leave them!) and add 1/2-1 tsp pumpkin pie spice.
- Mocha Protein Balls: Mix in 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules with the oats.
- Nut-Free Option: Use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened natural creamy peanut butter
- 2 scoops collagen peptides
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup oats
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- Pinch sea salt
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, collagen, maple syrup, and vanilla until combined.
- Fold in the oats, flaxseed, a pinch of salt, and the mini chocolate chips.
- Roll 2 tbsp of the mixture into a ball until you use up all of the oat mixture. Each batch should make about 12 balls.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
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