3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls (2024)

Made with only 3 ingredients, these peanut butter oatmeal balls are the perfect start to your morning. These energy bites are packed with nutrients and can be whipped up in 5 minutes!

If you are looking for a quick & easy on-the-go breakfast, look no further than these 3-ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls. They are so easy to make it should be illegal.

These no-bake peanut butter energy bites are packed with healthy carbs, fats, and protein, making them a well-rounded snack and perfect for a grab-and-go situation. I love making these and keeping them on hand for when I get a little hungry!

If you love recipes using oats, you should definitely give my Protein Overnight Oats a try, as well as my Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal.

Recipe Ingredients

• Oatmeal- For this recipe, you're going to want to use old-fashioned or rolled oats. They are sturdy and give the best texture for these oat balls. You could also use quick oats, just know that the texture might be a little different. I would avoid using steel-cut oats.
• Peanut butter- I used regular creamy peanut butter for this recipe (think like Jif or Skippy). I didn't test with natural peanut butter, but if you want to use natural I would make sure to use one without a lot of oil and make sure the oil is fully mixed in before using. Natural peanut butter typically has a dryer texture than creamy, so this might affect the texture of your oatmeal peanut butter balls.
• Honey- Honey is used as our sweetener and binding agent for this recipe, but we don't need a lot!

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1:

In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the peanut butter for about 30 seconds, or until it reaches a runny consistency. This is to make it easier to mix.

Step 2:

In a large bowl, mix the oats, peanut butter, and honey until fully combined.

Step 3:

Use a tbsp-sized measuring spoon to scoop the oatmeal mixture and roll it into a ball in the palm of your hand. Place on a parchment paper-lined plate and place in the fridge until they firm up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Substitutions/Add ins

Here are some fun ideas to change up these peanut butter oatmeal balls:

• Use almond butter, cashew butter, or another nut butter you love. If you are nut-free use sunflower butter!
• Use gluten-free oats to make this recipe gluten-free. You can also swap the honey for maple syrup to make this vegan.
• Add chia seeds for an extra boost in nutrients and fiber.
• Add mini chocolate chips, cinnamon, or shredded coconut for a little extra flavor.

Storing & Freezing

These energy bites are stored best in the fridge in an airtight container. They stay fresh for up to a week in the fridge or a month in the freezer.

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