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    Home » Recipes » Snacks

    No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls

    Published: Aug 26, 2021 Modified: Aug 26, 2021 by Kristin King / This post may contain affiliate links

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    Side close up shot of multiple energy balls in a white bowl on a cutting board sprinkled with flax seeds and chocolate chips.
    Side shot of multiple energy balls in a white bowl on a cutting board sprinkled with flax seeds and chocolate chips.
    Side close up shot of multiple energy balls in a white bowl on a cutting board sprinkled with flax seeds and chocolate chips.

    Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls are so easy to make! With no baking and just a few simple ingredients that you might already have around the house, these nutritious and energy-boosting treats are the perfect breakfast on the go or a fantastic pick-me-up snack in the afternoon!

    Side close up shot of multiple energy balls in a white bowl on a cutting board sprinkled with flax seeds and chocolate chips.
    Looking for healthy breakfast ideas? These No-Bake energy oatmeal balls are the perfect recipe for you!
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    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • 🥘 Ingredients Needed
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 👪 FAQs
    • 💭 Other Helpful Tips
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥐 Breakfast Dishes
    • 🍿 More Snack Recipes
    • No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
    • 📋 Recipe Card
    • 💬 Reviews and Comments

    👩🏻‍🍳 Why You'll Love This Recipe

    I'm always looking for new snack ideas, especially snacks that I can feel good about serving my family. These energy ball recipe packed with fiber but still tastes like dessert!

    Best of all, these ingredients are a perfect combination for a protein boost that will get you moving in the morning or give you that final push you need after lunch. This energy ball recipe is an instant favorite in my house (I mean, who can say no to peanut butter and chocolate together?) and I love that it's so simple to make and yields great results every time.

    If you've got leftover oats, make these yummy Oatmeal Banana Cookies!

    🥘 Ingredients Needed

    Overhead shot of ingredients laid out on a cutting board- quick oats, vanilla extract, chocolate chips, peanut butter, flax seeds, and honey.
    With only six simple ingredients requires, these no bake peanut butter balls are super simple to prepare!
    • quick oats - it's important to use quick oats as they've been further processed than regular oats and won't be as tough without cooking.
    • flax seeds - provide a good amount of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids to make this energy ball recipe healthy and filling.
    • peanut butter - creamy is best for this recipe, but feel free to try out chunky if you want some extra crunch to your peanut butter energy balls.
    • honey - adds some natural sweetness.
    • vanilla extract - for an extra boost of flavor.
    • chocolate chips - I used semi-sweet, but if you want an even healthier version of this recipe go for dark chocolate chunks or chips.

    🔪 Instructions

    Four panel collage of process shots- combining ingredients, forming balls, and freezing on a baking sheet.
    With only ten minutes of prep and little clean up required, these peanut butter energy balls are super easy to create!
    1. Add oats, flax seeds, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips to a large bowl.
    2. Stir until combined.
    3. Scoop the mixture in 1-inch rounds onto a baking sheet or tray lined with parchment paper.
    4. Place the energy balls in the fridge and chill for 1-2 hours. Transfer to a container or plastic bag and store in the fridge.

    👪 FAQs

    Are energy balls actually healthy?

    In moderation, absolutely! They have lots protein, healthy fats, and fiber, and they have a great amount of carbs to keep you energized. They're perfect for a quick breakfast or for before or after a workout!

    Can you eat raw oats in energy balls?

    Raw oats are safe to eat; it's the texture that's usually the issue. That's why these oatmeal balls take time to sit so the oats can soften and become more chewy than tough.

    Is there a healthy substitute for chocolate chips?

    Carob chips are a fantastic substitute for chocolate chips, and they have a flavor that's even less bitter and more naturally sweet. Cacao nibs, which are made from crushed cocoa beans, are also high in antioxidants and would make a great addition or substitution to this energy ball recipe.

    Side shot of multiple energy balls in a white bowl on a cutting board sprinkled with flax seeds and chocolate chips.
    You will love the ease of making these sweet yet nutritious peanut butter energy balls!

    💭 Other Helpful Tips

    • Refrigerate the mixture before scooping to make the formation of the energy balls easier on you.
    • A cookie scoop is the perfect tool for these oatmeal balls, but if you don't have one just aim for each ball to be about 1 ½ tablespoons.
    • These peanut butter oatmeal balls can be stored in the fridge for a week to 10 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months. Make a double batch and freeze half to have around whenever you want them!

    This energy ball recipe is perfect to bring along to sports games, practices and rehearsals, or a great snack to pack for the kids in their lunches to give them a high-protein boost of energy to help them soar through their day!

    📖 Variations

    • Use chunky peanut butter instead of creamy for an added crunch.
    • Agave nectar can be used instead of honey.
    • You can use carob chips or cacao nibs instead of chocolate chips.
    • Dust these energy balls with some cocoa powder before refrigerating for an extra kick of chocolate flavor.
    • Some other great mix-ins for this energy ball recipe are coconut flakes (toast them for best results), chia seeds, dried cranberries or raisins, chopped nuts (almonds, peanuts, walnuts, or hazelnuts would all be yummy), and protein powder.
    • Sprinkle with a bit of flaky salt to tie all of those salty sweet flavors together!

    🥐 Breakfast Dishes

    While these peanut butter oatmeal balls make for a quick and easy breakfast on their own, pairing them with another hearty breakfast dish is the perfect way to get your day off to a good start. This Baked Egg Frittata with Ham is also full of protein and is filling but not heavy. Or pair your energy balls with a nice Kiwi Banana Matcha Smoothie for a super portable breakfast. And if you really find yourself in a bind when breakfast time rolls around, try making these Easy Strawberry Overnight Oats to make mornings a breeze!

    🍿 More Snack Recipes

    • Sweet Nutty Crunch - salty peanuts with a crunchy, sweet exterior that are a hit at parties, perfect in snack mix, and delicious to eat all on their own!
    • Guilt-Free Jalapeno Artichoke Dip - a fantastic dip that can be made healthy with the right combination of low-fat ingredients to lighten it up.
    • Pretzel Bites with Olives and Parmesan - homemade pretzel bites with the olives and cheese baked right in.
    • Turmeric Hummus - a great homemade hummus dip with the advantage of a cancer-fighting ingredients!
    Side close up shot of multiple energy balls in a white bowl on a cutting board sprinkled with flax seeds and chocolate chips.
    Need a quick energy boost throughout the day? These peanut butter energy balls are the perfect snack to choose!

    Love energy bites but looking for something a little different? Try these delicious vegan Apricot Balls with no added sugar!

    No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls

    Love this recipe? Awesome! Please give it a 5 star ⭐ rating below! And if you make this, snap a photo and tag me on Instagram. You can find me at DizzyBusyandHungry or #dizzybusyandhungry!

    📋 Recipe Card

    Side shot of multiple energy balls in a white bowl on a cutting board sprinkled with flax seeds and chocolate chips.

    Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls

    Recipe Author: Kristin
    These peanut butter oatmeal balls with chocolate chips are delicious no-bake energy balls perfect for breakfast or healthy snacking! So easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Make a double batch and freeze for a nutritious protein boost anytime!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24
    Calories 88 kcal

    Equipment

    • Cookie scoop

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 ½ cups quick oats
    • 2 tablespoons flax seeds
    • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
    • ¼ cup honey
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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    Instructions
     

    • Add all ingredients to a large bowl.
      1 ½ cups quick oats, 2 tablespoons flax seeds, ½ cup creamy peanut butter, ¼ cup honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • Mix until well combined.
    • Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper. With a cookie scoop, gather some mixture and form into about 1 inch balls.
    • Place the balls on the baking sheet and freeze for 2 hours. Then place the energy balls into a container or sturdy plastic bag and store in the refrigerator.

    Notes

    • To make it easier to form the peanut butter oat mixture into balls, you may want to refrigerate it for 30-60 minutes prior to scooping it out.
    • If you don't have a cookie scoop, gather about 1 ½ tablespoons of peanut butter oat mixture to form each energy ball.
    • These peanut butter energy balls can be stored in the refrigerator for 7-10 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.

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    1. Megan

      March 04, 2023 at 4:46 pm

      5 stars
      Love these I said no sweets for 40 days these satisfy my craving

      Reply
      • Kristin King

        March 05, 2023 at 7:53 am

        That's great to hear, Megan! So glad you like them!

        Reply
    2. Healing Tomato

      August 26, 2021 at 10:40 pm

      5 stars
      These are the perfect snack! What a great recipe.

      Reply
      • Ihor

        May 25, 2022 at 2:16 pm

        true

        Reply
    3. Beth

      August 26, 2021 at 4:53 pm

      5 stars
      These sound amazing and the perfect snack I've been looking for! Such an easy and no bake recipe. I love no bake recipes and these aren't going to last here, so excited to make a couple batches for the family to snack on every now and then!

      Reply
    4. veenaazmanov

      August 26, 2021 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      Healthy and yummy snack or tiffin box option. Love the combination of ingredients that go with it.

      Reply
    5. Petro

      August 26, 2021 at 3:20 pm

      5 stars
      I was looking for an easy and quick snack to make for my little one and these sound perfect! Thanks for the idea!

      Reply
    6. Kushigalu

      August 26, 2021 at 2:54 pm

      5 stars
      Love these nutritious no bake Energy Balls. My boys will love this. I will try this soon

      Reply
    7. Jenny

      August 26, 2021 at 2:09 pm

      5 stars
      I was craving chocolate chip cookies but I made these instead, and I'm so glad I did! So much easier and healthier and they satisfied my craving for a treat.

      Reply

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