Description
These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Cookies are no-bake, protein-packed, and naturally sweetened. Perfect for a quick snack, pre-workout energy bite, or healthy dessert, they’re chewy, wholesome, and ready in minutes.
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup natural peanut butter
⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
¼ cup ground flaxseed (optional)
½ tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, ground flaxseed, and a pinch of salt.
2. Add peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the bowl.
3. Stir well until the mixture is fully combined and sticky.
4. Fold in mini chocolate chips or other desired add-ins.
5. Scoop 1–2 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Flatten into cookie shapes.
6. Place cookies on a parchment-lined tray or plate.
7. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
8. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Notes
• Use natural peanut butter with no added sugars or oils for best results.
• If the mixture is too dry, add a little more peanut butter or sweetener.
• Wet your hands before shaping cookies to prevent sticking.
• Optional: Add-ins like chia seeds, hemp seeds, or dried cranberries can be mixed in.
• Cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g