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3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
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3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls

These 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls combine creamy peanut butter, honey, and rolled oats to make a dense, chewy snack bite. Optional add-ins like cinnamon, chocolate chips, or vanilla provide flavor variations. The mixture is formed into small balls that hold together well, making them convenient for on-the-go energy. Storage methods extend their usability for days or months.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 18 balls
Calories: 91 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup peanut butter can substitute almond butter, cashew butter or sunflower butter, creamy
  • ¼ cup honey (can substitute maple syrup or agave)
  • 2 cups rolled oats use certified gluten-free oats to keep the recipe gluten free, old fashioned
Optional add-ins:
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons ground flaxseed or chia seeds
  • ¼ cup coconut shredded
  • 1 vanilla protein powder or chocolate protein powder, 1 scoop

Instructions

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  1. Mix the peanut butter and honey together in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  2. Add the oats. Add any additional ingredients at this point.
  3. Using a spatula, stir to combine all the ingredients well.  
  4. Form the mixture into balls, about 1-inch in size. You can do this with your hands or a small cookie scoop. Roll them around in your hands to compact them so that they stay together. Enjoy the oatmeal balls right away or chill them in the refrigerator first.
  5. You can store the energy balls in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

Notes

  • Roughly chop oats in a food processor to help balls hold together better.
  • Natural peanut butter may need a bit more honey for moisture due to drier texture.
  • Increase honey if adding many dry ingredients like protein powder to maintain cohesion.
  • Use a small cookie scoop for uniform ball sizes, and wet hands slightly when rolling to prevent sticking.
  • Chill the mixture about 15 minutes for easier shaping.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 ball Calories 91kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 31mg (1%) Potassium 75mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin C 0.02mg (0%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18 balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 91

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 ball
Calories 91kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 31mg 1%
Potassium 75mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin C 0.02mg 0%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.