🥜 No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls
Quick snack you can make without an oven!
🧾 Ingredients
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1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
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1/2 cup rolled oats
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2 tablespoons honey
Optional add-ins for fun:
🍫 Mini chocolate chips
🌰 Crushed nuts
🍓 Dried fruit pieces
🥥 Shredded coconut
👩🍳 Kid-Friendly Steps
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Scoop peanut butter into a bowl.
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Add oats and honey.
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Stir everything until sticky and well mixed.
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Take small pieces and roll them into balls using your hands.
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Place on a plate — roll in coconut or sprinkles if you want extra fun! 🎉
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Chill in the fridge for 10–15 minutes to firm up.
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Eat and enjoy your power snack! 💪
🔥 Adult Help Suggested: Measuring ingredients & cleanup.
⭐ Fun Tips
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Shape them into tiny balls, hearts, or smiley faces.
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Add chocolate chips inside for a surprise center.
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Turn into pops! Stick a small pretzel stick in each ball.
🥜 Why Kids Love It
Sticky, sweet, rollable — like play-dough you can eat!
Perfect for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, or road trips.
📌 Quick Parent Notes
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No baking — great for younger kids.
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Good source of energy + protein.
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Store in fridge up to 5 days.
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Nut-free option: use sunflower butter instead.
🖨 Printable Recipe Card (Copy/Paste Ready)
No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls
Time: 10 minutes | Serves: 10–12 small bites
Ingredients
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup oats
• 2 tbsp honey
Steps
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Mix peanut butter, oats, and honey.
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Roll into small balls.
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Chill 10–15 minutes.
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Enjoy your power bites!
Kid Tip: Roll balls in coconut or sprinkles for fun colors!
Adult Note: Nut-free swap = sunflower butter.
