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peanut butter oatmeal balls recipe

Easy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls

No-bake peanut butter oatmeal balls are the perfect healthy snack—easy to make, kid-friendly, and packed with protein, oats, and natural sweetness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 118
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter creamy or crunchy
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup ground flaxseed optional, for added fiber
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Equipment

  • cookie scoop
  • Mixing Bowl
  • measuring cups
  • mixing spoon

Method
 

Mix ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, stir together oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, flaxseed (if using), and salt.
Add chocolate chips
  1. Fold them in last to prevent melting.
Chill the mixture
  1. Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to make it easier to roll.
Roll into balls
  1. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to form 1-inch balls.

Notes

Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.