Description
Homemade 3-ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls combine creamy peanut spread with hearty rolled oats for a quick energy snack. Protein-packed treats blend effortlessly and chill perfectly for grab-and-go wellness.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (125 grams / 4.4 oz) natural peanut butter
- 1 cup (90 grams / 3.2 oz) old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¼ cup (85 grams / 3 oz) honey
- maple syrup (as vegan alternative)
Instructions
- Preparation: Collect oats, peanut butter, and honey in a large mixing bowl, ensuring all ingredients are at ambient temperature for seamless integration.
- Mixing: Thoroughly combine oats, peanut butter, and honey, creating a uniform mixture that holds together without dry patches. Adjust consistency by adding more peanut butter if too crumbly or extra oats if too sticky.
- Shaping: Using clean hands or a small scoop, craft compact spherical treats by gently rolling the mixture into consistent-sized balls. Optional: Enhance exterior by delicately coating with crushed nuts, cocoa powder, or shredded coconut.
- Chilling: Place formed balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes to solidify their structure and develop a firmer texture.
- Storage: Transfer chilled oatmeal balls to an airtight container, maintaining freshness in the refrigerator for up to one week. Enjoy as a quick, nutritious snack or energy boost throughout the day.
Notes
- Optimize Ingredient Temperature: Bring ingredients to room temperature for smoother blending and easier mixing of peanut butter, oats, and honey.
- Adjust Moisture Carefully: Add small amounts of peanut butter or honey gradually if mixture seems crumbly; sprinkle extra oats if too sticky to prevent textural issues.
- Master Rolling Technique: Use clean hands or a small scoop to create uniform balls, applying gentle pressure to compact ingredients and ensure consistent shape.
- Customize Flavor Enhancements: Experiment with toppings like chopped nuts, cocoa powder, or coconut flakes before chilling to add texture and personalize the recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 134
- Sugar: 5.2 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 7.0 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15.8 g
- Fiber: 1.6 g
- Protein: 4.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg