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    Monster Cookie Energy Balls

    Published: Oct 7, 2020 · Modified: Nov 8, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    Monster Cookie Energy Balls make a great breakfast, snack or pick-me-up. Packed with oats, honey and peanut butter, they are filling and delicious!

    Monster Cookie Energy Balls make a great breakfast or snack. Packed with oats, honey and peanut butter, they are filling and delicious!
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    • Why monster energy bites are awesome
    • Ingredients
    • How to make monster cookie energy balls
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Frequently asked questions
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    Why monster energy bites are awesome

    • No bake makes for a quick recipe
    • Easy to make on the go when you need a little bit of energy
    • Keeps you satisfied longer thanks to the peanut butter
    energy bites on plate

    Ingredients

    • Rice Krispies
    • Old fashioned oats
    • Peanut butter
    • Honey
    • Vanilla
    • Cinnamon
    • Mini M&M's
    ingredients need to make Monster Cookie Energy Balls

    How to make monster cookie energy balls

    To make these oatmeal energy balls, you'll start by mixing Rice Krispies and old fashioned oats in a large bowl.

    rice krispies and oats in a bowl

    Microwave ¾ cup of peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl for 10 to 15 seconds.
    Add the peanut butter to the bowl with the Rice Krispies and oats. Then add the honey.

    pouring honey into a bowl with rice krispies peanut butter and oats

    The next step in this energy balls recipe is to add vanilla and cinnamon to the bowl with the Rice Krispies, oats and peanut butter.

    Mix the ingredients until combined.

    making no bake energy bites

    Next comes the favorite step of every kid - adding the mini M&M's! This is the most fun thing about making no bake energy balls, since you get to sample some mini M&M's. Hey, you have to make sure they taste good!

    adding m&ms to Monster Cookie Energy Balls

    Cover the bowl and put the mixture in the refrigerator for about an hour to chill.
    Remove from the refrigerator and form into small balls using your hands.

    no bake energy bites

    Enjoy your peanut butter energy balls!

    Monster Cookie Energy Balls

    📖 Recipe

    monster cookie energy balls 13

    Monster Cookie Energy Balls

    Monster Cookie Energy Balls make a great breakfast, snack or pick-me-up.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
    Chilling time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 20
    Calories: 166kcal
    Author: Vicky

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Rice Krispies
    • 2 cups old fashioned oats
    • ¾ cup peanut butter
    • ½ cup honey
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 cup mini M&M's

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, mix Rice Krispies and oats.
    • Microwave ¾ cup of peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl for 10 to 15 seconds.
    • Add the peanut butter to the bowl with the Rice Krispies and oats.
    • Add honey, vanilla and cinnamon to the bowl with the Rice Krispies, oats and peanut butter.
    • Mix until combined.
    • Add 1 cup of mini M&M's and stir.
    • Cover the bowl and put the mixture in the refrigerator for about an hour to chill.
    • Remove from refrigerator and form into small balls using your hands.
    • Enjoy!

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
    Try this Recipe! Pin it for Later.Mention @vickycat or tag #messforless!

    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Monster Cookie Energy Balls

    Frequently asked questions

    How do you store energy bites?

    You can store these in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also make these and freeze them in a airtight container for 3 months.

    I am allergic to peanuts, can I use something besides peanut butter?

    Sunflower butter works well in this energy bite recipe as well.

    How can I store these oatmeal energy balls?

    Keep these refrigerated in an air tight container for up to 1 week.

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    Comments

    1. Irina

      October 07, 2020 at 9:01 pm

      5 stars
      It seems an ultimate recipe to make with kids. Bookmarking for later: will be making with my nieces. 🙂

    2. Emily

      October 07, 2020 at 8:10 pm

      5 stars
      These energy balls were so simple to make and my whole family loved them! Definitely a recipe to make again and again!

    3. Julia

      October 07, 2020 at 7:14 pm

      5 stars
      These looks super fun to make with kids! Saving the recipe for the long weekend!

    4. Shanna

      October 07, 2020 at 5:50 pm

      5 stars
      These are my kiddos favorite go to snack when they come home from school.

    5. Scarlet

      October 07, 2020 at 10:47 am

      These monster cookie energy balls sound fun to make with the kiddos as healthier after school snacks!

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