Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
These easy 4-ingredient peanut butter oatmeal energy bites are soft, chewy, and never fall apart thanks to a simple chill trick.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick oats)
- ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional, but recommended)
Instructions
- Mix the Wet Base: In a medium bowl, stir the creamy peanut butter and honey/maple syrup together vigorously until completely smooth and emulsified.
- Fold in Dry Ingredients: Add the old-fashioned rolled oats and mini chocolate chips. Stir with a sturdy spatula until the oats are thoroughly coated.
- Chill the Dough: Place the bowl in the freezer for 15 minutes. Chilling firms up the natural fats, ensuring the mixture won't stick to your hands.
- Scoop and Roll: Portion the chilled dough into uniform mounds using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop. Roll gently between your palms until smooth.
- Storage: Place the finished balls in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats - quick oats can make the mixture crumbly.
- Chill dough in the freezer 15 minutes before rolling.
- If too sticky, add oats 1 tablespoon at a time.
- If too dry, add a little peanut butter, water, or honey.
- Mini chocolate chips roll better than regular chips.
- Stir natural peanut butter well before using.
- Microwave peanut butter and syrup for 10–15 seconds if needed for easier mixing.
- Use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop for even sizing.
- Store in the fridge up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 143kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 51mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 13IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
