Description
Indulgent 3-ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls offer quick energy and irresistible flavor for snack enthusiasts. Effortless preparation and wholesome ingredients make these no-bake treats a perfect companion for busy lifestyles and hunger-fighting moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (90 grams / 3.2 ounces) old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup (125 grams / 4.4 ounces) natural peanut butter
Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup (85 grams / 3 ounces) honey
Optional Alternatives:
- maple syrup (as vegan option)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring they are at room temperature for optimal blending.
- Methodically fold the oats, peanut butter, and honey together, creating a cohesive mixture that binds smoothly without any dry pockets.
- Assess the consistency of the blend – if the texture appears crumbly, gradually incorporate additional peanut butter or honey to achieve a pliable, uniform composition.
- Conversely, if the mixture feels overly tacky, sprinkle extra oats and continue mixing until the desired moldable texture emerges.
- Using clean hands or a small scoop, form the mixture into uniform spherical shapes, rolling gently to compact the ingredients and create compact, perfectly rounded balls.
- For enhanced presentation and potential flavor variation, consider gently pressing the surfaces with finely chopped nuts, cocoa powder, or coconut flakes before chilling.
- Transfer the formed balls to a refrigeration container, allowing them to set and firm up for approximately 30 minutes, which will help maintain their structural integrity.
- Store the completed peanut butter oatmeal balls in a sealed container within the refrigerator, where they will remain fresh and delectable for up to one week.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by using different types of honey, like raw, wildflower, or agave nectar for unique flavor profiles.
- Boost nutritional value by mixing in chia seeds, ground flaxseed, or protein powder for added protein and omega-3s.
- Create texture variations by rolling the balls in shredded coconut, crushed nuts, or mini chocolate chips for extra crunch and flavor.
- Make these energy balls diet-friendly by using alternative nut butters like almond or sunflower seed butter for those with peanut allergies or preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg