No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites (Vegan)

Quick facts

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
• 1/3 cup mini dairy-free chocolate chips
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 1–2 tbsp plant milk, if needed

Step-by-step method

1. In a large bowl, stir the peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla and salt until smooth. If your peanut butter is very thick, warm it for 15 seconds in the microwave.

2. Add the oats, flaxseed and chocolate chips and stir until everything is evenly coated.

3. If the mixture feels too dry to hold together, add plant milk a tablespoon at a time. If it is too sticky, add a few more oats.

4. Chill the mixture 15 minutes so it is easier to shape.

5. Roll into 1-inch balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and refrigerate at least 15 minutes more to firm up.

Tips for the best result

• Slightly damp hands keep the mixture from sticking while you roll.
• Nut-free version: use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
• Swap the chocolate chips for raisins, chopped dates or shredded coconut.

Storage

Keep in an airtight container in the fridge up to 1 week, or freeze up to 3 months. They thaw in about 10 minutes at room temperature.

Approximate nutrition per serving

About 95 calories per bite. Nutrition is an estimate and varies with brands and portion size.