Energy Balls Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- cup peanut butter
- cup ground flax seed
- cup chocolate chips
- cup honey
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Start by gathering all the ingredients.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, peanut butter, ground flax seed, chocolate chips, honey, chia seeds (if using), and vanilla extract.
- Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, remove the dough from the fridge and roll it into 20 balls, each about 1 inch in diameter.
- Arrange the balls on a tray or plate and refrigerate them until firm, about 10-15 minutes.
Cook's Note
If you prefer bars over balls, simply press the dough into a parchment-lined baking sheet and cut it into squares after chilling.
Storage
Store the energy balls in an airtight in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 114 |
| Total Fat | 7g (8%) |
| Saturated Fat | 2g (8%) |
| Sodium | 32mg (1%) |
| Total Carbohydrates | 13g (5%) |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g (8%) |
| Total Sugars | 8g |
| Protein | 3g (6%) |
| Vitamin C | 0mg (0%) |
| Calcium | 19mg (1%) |
| Iron | 1mg (4%) |
| Potassium | 107mg (2%) |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Comments
Natalie Witwer Metzger
10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM
My entire family LOVES THESE just as written. The only thing I do differently is put all ingredients in my food processor and pulse until blended, scoop out and press flat in a glass dish which I then freeze. We can then cut them into bars! takes out a ton of the work from rolling into balls and mixing by hand!
Brayden Wrightson
09/23/2019 10:46:11 PM
These are fantastic, healthy, and delicious snack. I've made them several times now and have found that a few extra ingredients really puts these balls over the top. I add cinnamon, cocoa powder, double the chia seeds, and semisweet chocolate chips. Along with that, I've been switching out peanut butter for the extravagant Nutzo (cashew, peanut, brazil nut, etc) butter and agave nectar for honey. Forming the dough into a baking sheet definitely expedites the process and makes for uniform servings. However, the ball form is extremely fun to eat! I also recommend after mixing the dough, put it through the food processor for a few pulses. With various whole ingredients reduced to smaller pieces, they will be easier to eat. I make double this recipe once a week. It's a winner. I can't stop. Thank you.
MatureBeer3736
10/24/2022 10:28:01 PM
These are incredible! I have been making them for months and are a perfect work snack. I started putting the chocolate chips and some chocolate covered espresso beans in the coffee grinder and adding them. It's awesome! My husband takes them for him and his friends golfing and they all wanted the recipe. So glad I found this! Oh and I also used a rolling pin and rolled them flat and cut them into bars (see cooks note) This is my go to from now on. Quicker and easier to eat.
April
03/16/2020 11:43:44 PM
I have made these several times. One tip - measure out the oats, then put them in food processor. The balls form much easier; you do not need to chill first. I add 2/3 cups of shredded coconut. We like to eat them straight out of the freezer!
yogamom617
08/13/2020 08:41:08 PM
Great easy recipe plus so easy to adapt. I only had large size chocolate chips so used processor to mix everything, which chopped the chips finer as well as the oats. I also included coconut and 1T coconut oil which helped bind and gave nice shine. I subbed brown rice syrup. Much easier in processor than mixing by hand. Will definitely make again.
Teresa Proaps Jennings
02/07/2024 01:21:52 AM
So good, I added dried cranberries and chopped mango, chopped walnuts, pumpkin seeds, ground flax and Lilly's semi sweet chocolate chips...these tiny balls are super filing and tasty treats. I eat just one meal a day and these balls are great to add to my breakfast time slot with coffee and in the evening as an evening snack with tea. I get full on just one ball they are so filling.
foodmama
08/20/2019 09:07:08 PM
Great snack for kids and adults! I warmed the peanut butter in the microwave before stirring everything together. It blended very easily and evenly! I doubled the chia seeds. I substituted half the honey with some cane sugar syrup so it wasn’t too honey flavored. We are already making our second batch!! Store in freezer for longer life.
Sveull
04/24/2019 05:09:58 PM
My 4 year old son loves these!! Thank you!! I used a food processor to ground up the oats and choc chips; cut the choc chips in half and used Kirkland organic peanut butter.
Kathleen
05/02/2020 08:28:50 PM
These are so good. I did not have rolled oats so instead, I used old fashioned and it turned out fine. I only used half the flax meal and used toasted coconut for the other half. Used half the chocolate chips and subbed toffee pieces for the other half. The nice thing about this recipe is that you can use different types of chocolate chips to customize the taste.
Chef Traci
12/22/2020 05:11:43 PM
Changed a few things. Did not add flax since I had none. Added 1/4 cup chia and 1 cup plain Rice Krispies cereal. Added 1/2 amount of honey and added raisins. Came out great.
Natalie M.
04/26/2019 02:10:04 PM
I’ve made this recipe probably over 10 times now. Thank you so much for sharing. I just made a little tweak, which was easier for me. After mixing ingredients I placed it between two sheets of wax paper that fit a sheet pan. Then rolled the mix flat. Next chill. Cut in to squares and store with wax paper in between. Worked well because it’s delicious but sticky! :)
Ashley Clark
09/07/2025 09:29:10 PM
Easy to make and so good! We usually 4x the recipe and freeze half of them. The kids love eating them frozen too!
Christina D
07/20/2025 02:15:34 AM
Easy and husband loves them. The recipe is great as written but, I change them up a bit sometimes adding sunflower seeds or using chocolate or crunchy peanut butter. I also like to add toasted coconut. When I make them, I use a silicone mini muffin pan, pressing them in and chilling then just popping them out and store in container in refrigerator. Much easier than rolling into balls.
Mandi
07/03/2025 01:54:09 PM
So delicious and easy to make.
Virginia White
03/15/2025 04:31:10 PM
The flavor is incredible and so comforting.
mcentyreshirley9
02/27/2025 11:10:09 PM
One of my favorites,,,I add organic coconut flake and cranberries, perfect for on the go mornings
Kathy
02/26/2025 04:53:53 AM
These are amazing and guilt-free. Have made them several times now. My latest trick, press mixture down into a bottom-lined 7x7 springform pan. Chill, pop it out, cut into squares.
ambersthompson448
02/25/2025 09:42:50 PM
It's so quick and easy to make. My family loves them. High-schooler grab 3 or 4 in the morning.
WS Suter
07/28/2024 05:04:02 PM
I make these all of the time. I had a handful of unsweetened coconut.
joan olcott
06/19/2024 07:36:40 PM
My neighbors love them!!