Breads and Breakfast
Simple Peanut Butter Oat Balls for Busy Weekdays
These peanut butter oat balls are the ultimate 'emergency' snack for when you need a quick burst of energy without a sugar crash. They are thick, chewy, and loaded with nutty flavor, making them a staple in my kitchen for school lunches and post-gym bites.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Serves
- 12
- Level
- Easy
- Per serving
- 190 kcal
Method
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the rolled oats, peanut butter, honey, ground flaxseed, mini chocolate chips, and vanilla extract.
Mix thoroughly until the dough is consistent and the honey and peanut butter have coated all the dry ingredients.
Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This helps the oats hydrate and makes the mixture much easier to handle.
Once chilled, scoop about a tablespoon of the mixture at a time and roll between your palms into 1-inch balls.
Place the finished balls into an airtight container. They are ready to eat immediately or can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Notes
If the mixture feels too dry to roll, add an extra tablespoon of peanut butter or honey.
Wet your hands slightly with cold water before rolling to prevent the dough from sticking to your palms.
Use a small cookie scoop to get perfectly uniform portions every time.
If you have a peanut allergy, almond butter or sunflower seed butter works as a great 1:1 replacement.
