No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
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No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
Description
This recipe mixes old fashioned oats with granulated sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder, binding them together using a mix of butter, peanut butter, vanilla, and water. The result is a malleable dough that can be shaped by hand into balls about 1 to 2 inches in diameter. Rolling the formed balls in powdered sugar adds a sweet coating and helps keep them from sticking.
Since these are no-bake, the recipe is simple and fast, requiring chilling before serving to firm the texture. The oats provide chewiness while the peanut butter and butter contribute richness and moisture. The cocoa and sugar balance the flavors with sweetness and a hint of chocolate.
These peanut butter oatmeal balls are convenient for those who prefer snacks made without an oven and can be stored covered in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and firmness.
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, sugar and cocoa. With clean hands, mix in the water, vanilla, butter and peanut butter to form a dough.
- Wash hands, then roll the dough into balls 1 to 2 inches in diameter. Roll balls in confectioners’ sugar until thickly coated.
- Chill 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Nutrition information is approximate and varies by ingredient brand.
- Chill the balls before serving to help them hold their shape.
- Uses common pantry ingredients and requires no baking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 22balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 113 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie ball | |
| Calories | 113kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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