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4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls

Published: Mar 10, 2023 · Updated: Sep 30, 2024 by Carissa Erzen · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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This healthy peanut butter oatmeal balls recipe requires just four simple ingredients! Plus these easy no bake treats are ready in under 30 minutes!

a white plate topped with Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls

These peanut butter oatmeal balls are also called energy bites, since they are packed with protein, fiber and healthy fats. Made from just four simple ingredients, these treats are so easy to make!

They are perfect for a breakfast on the go or a simple dessert. Each bite is packed with salty-sweet flavor and crunchy texture.

And if you're looking for more tasty recipes that transport well, try my DIY trail mix, baked apple chips, or homemade granola.

Or for more easy, sweet treats that usually get eaten faster than I can say "just one more" try my 3 ingredient brown sugar cookies and 2 ingredient peanut butter cookies!

rolled oats, a bowl of honey, a jar of peanut butter and a cup of chopped nuts laid out

Ingredients

These four simple ingredients create delicious and easy energy balls. Keep reading below for ingredient substitutions and variations.

  • Rolled oats - also called old fashioned oats. You can substitute quick oats, but the texture will be a little softer.
  • Peanut butter - use creamy peanut butter so it's sticky enough to hold everything together.
  • Honey - provides a sweet compliment to the salty peanut butter and also helps hold everything together.
  • Chopped peanuts - don't leave the nuts whole since they'll overpower the texture.
a hand picking up a no bake snack from a tower of Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls

Substitutions

  • Use homemade chocolate almond butter instead of store-bought nut butter
  • Use agave syrup or maple syrup instead of honey to make this recipe vegan
  • Use seed butter and seeds instead of peanut butter and chopped peanuts to keep this recipe nut-free.

Recipe Variations

Mix any of the following in with your peanut butter oatmeal balls for a delicious variation in flavor and texture.

  • raisins
  • cranberries
  • chopped nuts
  • chia seeds
  • ground flax seeds
  • hemp seeds
  • shredded coconut
  • cinnamon
  • dark chocolate or mini chocolate chips

The flavor possibilities are endless! Maybe you're heading to a bonfire on the beach and want to make s'mores-flavored energy balls? Just mix the oats and honey with mini marshmallows, graham cracker crumbs and chocolate chips. You can get creative!

a cooling rack topped with 12 Peanut Cashew Energy Bites

How to Make Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls

  1. Mix: Mix all four ingredients in a medium mixing bowl until the oats and nuts are fully coated in the peanut butter and honey.
  2. Refrigerate: Set the mixture in the fridge for 15 minutes, to make it easier to shape into balls.
  3. Shape: Using clean hands, take about 2-3 tablespoons of the mixture and press it in your palms to shape into a ball. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
  4. Eat: Enjoy right away or store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
two hands rolling no bake peanut butter protein balls

Recipe Tips

  • If your peanut butter balls are dry and aren't sticking together, add a little more honey, one tablespoon at a time.
  • Lightly wetting your hands before rolling the mixture into balls will help it not stick to your hands.
  • Don't skip refrigerating the mixture before rolling them into balls. Otherwise you'll end up with a sticky mess!

Storing

  • Room temperature: These peanut butter energy balls are great to take on a trip, to school, or to work. They keep well during the day in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 week.
  • Freezer: Store in an airtight container or freezer safe Ziplock bag for up to 3 months.
overhead view of a purple bowl filled with Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls

Choosing the Best Peanut Butter

I love using peanut butter that tastes great with minimal ingredients. Wild Friends Foods has some incredible flavors of nut and seed butters made from wholesome ingredients without any palm oil.

I use their peanut cashew super butter in these energy bites, since it adds a little extra sweetness from the organic clover honey. And the chia seeds and flax seeds make it extra thick and delicious.

More Recipes Featuring Oats

  • Vegan Apple Crisp
  • Vegan Baked Oatmeal with Caramel
  • Apple and Hazelnut Baked Oatmeal
  • Healthy Cowboy Cookies
  • Almond Cashew Chocolate Granola
  • Homemade Oat Milk
  • Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
  • Winter Oatmeal with Stewed Fruit
  • Savory Oatmeal with Caramelized Onions & Mushrooms
  • Blueberry Almond Butter Oatmeal
a hand holding a Easy Peanut Cashew Energy Bite up close

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls

Carissa Erzen
With just four simple ingredients, you can make delicious and easy peanut butter oatmeal balls in under half an hour! If you have a nut allergy, substitute the nut butter for seed butter and the chopped peanuts for your favorite seeds!
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Chill Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bites
Calories 114 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter (or your favorite creamy nut or seed butter)
  • ¼ cup honey (or maple syrup)
  • ½ cup chopped peanuts (or your favorite chopped nuts or seeds)

Instructions
 

  • Mix all four ingredients in a medium mixing bowl until the oats and nuts are fully coated in the nut butter and honey.
  • Set the bowl in the fridge for 15 minutes, to make it easier to shape into balls.
  • Using clean hands, take about 2-3 tablespoons of the mixture and press it in your palms to shape into a ball. Repeat with the rest of the mixture until you have 12 energy bites.
  • Enjoy right away or store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer to enjoy later.

Notes

  • If your peanut butter balls are dry and they aren't sticking together, add a little more honey, one tablespoon at a time. Some nut butters can be drier than others.
  • Lightly wetting your hands before rolling the mixture will also help it not stick to your hands.
  • Don't skip refrigerating the mixture before rolling them into balls. Otherwise you'll end up with a sticky mess on your hands!

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 114kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 25mgPotassium: 104mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
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About Carissa Erzen

Growing up in Germany, I fell head-over-heels in love with ALL the German baked goods, from Lebkuchen to pretzels. Now I'm the founder, recipe developer, and food photographer behind Humbly Homemade, where I test and share German sweets lovingly created from scratch. So pull up a chair, and stay a while!

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Comments

  1. Maria

    July 25, 2024 at 3:40 am

    5 stars
    These are so easy to make! My kids love helping make them. I love feeding them these for a snack, and they're the perfect addition to their lunchboxes during the school year! Sometimes, we even drizzle some melted chocolate on top or add some mini chocolate chips to the mixture!

    Reply
    • Carissa Erzen

      July 30, 2024 at 2:34 pm

      Yay! I love them as a snack too! Ooh chocolate with these would be amazing, I'm going to try that soon!

      Reply
  2. Nicole

    July 23, 2024 at 1:04 pm

    5 stars
    I made a batch of these and have been snacking on them while studying in the afternoon. They're a great pick-me-up, and I love the level of sweetness. Perfection!

    Reply
    • Carissa Erzen

      July 30, 2024 at 2:42 pm

      I love them as an afternoon snack too! I'm glad you enjoy them 🙂

      Reply
  3. Cissy

    July 23, 2024 at 1:03 pm

    5 stars
    These were so fun to make with my kids! They devoured them so quickly, they were absolutely delicious!

    Reply
    • Carissa Erzen

      July 30, 2024 at 2:42 pm

      Fantastic!

      Reply
  4. Yum-number1

    March 13, 2022 at 10:23 am

    I tried making these myself and turned out so great! Super yummy and “on the go” kind of snack

    Reply
    • strawberryandcream

      March 20, 2022 at 9:14 pm

      Yay! I am so glad they turned out great for you!!

      Reply
  5. Rachel

    March 06, 2022 at 1:16 am

    A great idea for a healthy snack. 😀

    Reply
    • strawberryandcream

      March 20, 2022 at 9:05 pm

      Thank you! We really enjoy them! 😁

      Reply
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