Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites with M&M’s

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We love these easy no-bake peanut butter energy bites with m&m’s as a healthy-ish after school treat or lunch box idea.

No-Bake Energy Bites Recipe for Kids

This is one of the best beginner recipe ideas for kids…because they are actually no-bake! That’s right, there is no baking needed for these simple peanut butter balls, also known as energy bites or energy balls. Just a whole lot of mixing…which is the BEST part if you ask my daughter.

No Bake Energy Bites Variations

One of the best things about this peanut butter snack bite recipe is that if you don’t have m&m’s, or you want something a little bit healthier, you can add any other mix-ins that you like!

• Combos. Make your own flavor combos with add-ins! You can try dried strawberries for these delicious peanut butter & jelly energy bites!
• Chocolate. Add in white chocolate, dark chocolate, or even milk chocolate chips instead of M&Ms!
• Healthy. Add in nuts or raisins to up the healthy factor!

The possibilities are endless when you know this easy peanut butter bites recipe!

Supplies needed to make Peanut Butter Snack Bites

You don’t need much to make these stick-together peanut butter snack bites, which is why this recipe is perfect for beginner bakers. In fact, you probably already have most of these items on hand in your kitchen.

• Parchment Lined Baking Sheet 
• Measuring Cups/Spoon 
• Microwave safe bowl 
• Large Bowl 
• Wooden Spoon 

Ingredients needed to make Peanut Butter Snack Bites

• 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats 
• 1 cup warmed peanut butter 
• ½-¾ cup maple syrup 
• ⅓ cup chocolate m&ms 
• ¼ tsp cinnamon 
• ⅛ tsp salt 

How to make these Easy Stick Together Peanut Butter Snack Bites

Step 1. Warm the peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl on high for 20 secs. 

Step 2. Add all ingredients to a large bowl, starting with ½ cup maple syrup.  

Stir with a large wooden spoon until well-mixed. 

Step 3. Scoop 1.5-2 tablespoons of mixture at a time.  

Press the mixture together in your hands to get it to stick together and able to form balls.

Step 4. Roll into a ball and place on parchment-lined cookie sheet. 

Repeat until all of the balls have been made (using extra maple syrup if you can not get the final balls to stick.)

Step 5. Refrigerate for 30 mins before serving. 

Remove and allow to come to room temperature before serving. 

Energy Bites Tips & Tricks

• Peanut Butter. Any nut butter should work well with this recipe. 
• Storing. These can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. 
• Room Temp. Bites taste best when they have had a minimum of 5-7 mins to come to room temperature before eating. 

How to Make This Peanut Butter Snack Bite Recipe Healthier

This recipe is already packed full of healthy protein and grains, but it does have a fair amount of sugar! Here are a few ways to make these peanut butter snack bites healthier for your kids.

• Mini M&Ms. Decrease the amount and the size of the chocolate m&ms. Moving to the mini size will decrease the amount of sugar in the recipe.  
• Substitute. Use cocoa nibs or vegan chocolate chips instead of M&M’s. 
• Peanut Butter. Use all-natural peanut butter (with no added salt or sugar).

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Yield: 20

No-Bake Peanut Butter M&M Energy Bites

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We love these easy no-bake peanut butter energy bites with m&m's as a healthy-ish after school treat or lunch box idea.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Chill Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats 
• 1 cup warmed peanut butter 
• ½-¾ cup maple syrup 
• ⅓ cup chocolate m&ms 
• ¼ tsp cinnamon 
• ⅛ tsp salt

Instructions

1. Warm the peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl on high for 20 secs. 

2. Add all ingredients to a large bowl, starting with ½ cup maple syrup.  

3. Stir with a large wooden spoon until well-mixed. 

4. Scoop 1.5-2 tablespoons of mixture at a time.  

5. Press the mixture together in your hands to get it to stick together and able to form balls.

6. Roll into a ball and place on parchment-lined cookie sheet. 

7. Repeat until all of the balls have been made (using extra maple syrup if you can not get the final balls to stick.)

8. Refrigerate for 30 mins before serving. 

9. Remove and allow to come to room temperature before serving.

Notes

• Peanut Butter. Any nut butter should work well with this recipe. 
• Storing. These can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. 
• Room Temp. Bites taste best when they have had a minimum of 5-7 mins to come to room temperature before eating. 

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

20

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 201Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 82mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 2gSugar: 16gProtein: 5g

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