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Easy No Bake M&M Energy Bites

Easy No Bake M&M Energy Bites

Chewy, no-bake energy bites packed with creamy peanut butter, oats, and colorful mini M&M candies. Perfect as a quick make-ahead snack for busy days, lunchboxes, or a sweet post-workout bite.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 20
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 0.75 cup creamy peanut butter stirred well; natural or regular both work
  • 0.33 cup honey
  • 0.25 cup ground flaxseed
  • 0.5 cup mini M&M candies
  • 0.25 cup mini chocolate chips optional
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp fine sea salt skip if peanut butter is very salty

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. If your peanut butter is very stiff, microwave it in a bowl with the honey for 10 to 15 seconds to loosen.
  • In a large bowl, stir together peanut butter, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add oats, ground flaxseed, and salt. Mix until the oats are evenly coated and the mixture starts to hold together.
  • Fold in mini M&Ms and mini chocolate chips until just combined.
  • Scoop about 1 tbsp of the mixture and roll into a tight ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining mixture to make about 20 balls.
  • Refrigerate for 10 minutes to set. Enjoy right away or store for later.
  • Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Notes

Make them gluten-free by using certified gluten-free oats. For a less sweet bite, reduce honey to 0.25 cup and add 0.5 tbsp water if the mixture is too dry. Swap peanut butter with almond butter if desired.