Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Cookies
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Cookies are no-bake, nutrient-rich snacks with wholesome ingredients like oats, peanut butter, and honey (or maple syrup). They’re naturally sweet, customizable, and perfect for a quick pick-me-up or clean-eating treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Total Time: 30–40 minutes
- Yield: About 12 cookies
- Category: Snack, No-Bake, Energy Bites
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed (optional, for extra fiber)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, stir together peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla until smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Mix in oats, flaxseed (if using), chocolate chips (if using), and salt until evenly coated.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls, then gently flatten into cookie shapes.
- Chill: Place on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until firm.
- Enjoy or Store: Eat immediately, or store in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- Add mix-ins like chia seeds, hemp hearts, dried fruit, or chopped nuts for extra texture.
- Alternative butters (almond or sunflower) or sweeteners (agave, date syrup) work well.
- Drizzle melted dark chocolate over the cookies before chilling for a chocolate-peanut combo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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