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Modified: Oct 13, 2023 · Published: Mar 12, 2022 by Tati Chermayeff · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls

5 from 23 votes
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3 Ingredients Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls (No Bake Healthy Recipe)
3 Ingredients Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls (No Bake Healthy Recipe)
3 Ingredients Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls (No Bake Healthy Recipe)
3 ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls on a tray

This is the best no-bake 3 ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls recipe; it's so easy to make in 5 minutes, healthy, and gluten-free. The perfect meal prep breakfast, snack, and dessert!

no bake three ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls

My favorite healthy no-bake peanut butter snack

This might be my favorite snack recipe on my blog! Not kidding. I love these nut-free protein bars and oat flour pumpkin muffins, but when I am in a "peanut butter mood," these are my go-to! My favorite thing about them is that you don't have to bake them; mix all the ingredients together, and your snack is ready in under 5 minutes.

These peanut butter oatmeal balls are easy to make because they only call for three simple ingredients: rolled oats, creamy peanut butter, and honey. The peanut butter binds them together, the honey adds a little natural sweetness, and the oats are full of fiber and a dash of protein!

You can customize them by using maple syrup instead of honey, so they are vegan. This protein mug cake is another incredible vegan snack.

These peanut butter energy balls make for the perfect meal prep breakfast, snack, and dessert. We make them on Sundays and enjoy them all week long. They keep wonderfully for weeks in the refrigerator and freezer.

Why you'll love this recipe:

  • Quick & Easy: this recipe takes 5 minutes to make.
  • 3 Ingredients: you only need rolled oats, honey, and peanut butter.
  • Meal Prep: make these ahead of time and store them for up to 7 days.
  • Versatile: they are a great breakfast, snack, and dessert.
  • Healthy: only simple and wholesome ingredients.
  • Vegan Option: make them vegan by using maple syrup.
  • Gluten-Free: we love gluten-free oatmeal snacks.
  • Great Fuel: these peanut butter oatmeal energy balls are so good.
  • Try this 6-ingredient peanut butter granola next!
no-bake healthy peanut butter oatmeal balls made with honey, oats, and peanut butter

Ingredients in healthy peanut butter energy balls

You will love how easy these peanut butter oatmeal balls are to make - they only require three basic and wholesome ingredients: honey, peanut butter, and rolled oats. You certainly have all the ingredients at home already!

  • Rolled Oats: I recommend old-fashioned rolled oats for the best results! You can use quick oats if needed, but don't use steel-cut.
  • Peanut Butter: Grab your favorite salted and creamy peanut butter to bind these 3 ingredient energy oatmeal balls together! Make sure it is really smooth because the dry stuff will not work. Check out my photos above for reference.
  • Honey: These energy oatmeal balls are perfectly sweet without refined sugars. If you are vegan, you can use maple syrup.

Kitchen tools needed

Here is a list of the kitchen tools you need to make these 5-minute peanut butter energy bites:

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Tools: ¼ cup, ⅓ cup, and ½ cup.
ingredients in 3 ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls

How to make 3 ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls

These no-bake 3 ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls come together in 5 minutes in one mixing bowl! Add all the ingredients to the bowl, mix, and then roll out 10 to 15 golf-sized balls. They're simply perfect for sharing with the family, meal prep as a snack, or to bring to a party!

Step 1:

Begin by mixing all ingredients together.

Step 2:

Then, using your hands or a cookie scooper, form 10 - 15 balls. Tip: You may need to wet your hands a little if the dough is super sticky.

Step 3:

You can immediately enjoy your three ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 7 – 10 days or freeze them for up to 3 months.

Make them vegan:

To make these three-ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls vegan, use maple syrup instead of honey. Since maple syrup is "looser" than honey, you need to let the oat mixture chill in the fridge for 15 - 25 minutes before rolling the balls out.

peanut butter oatmeal ball mixture in a bowl
how to roll out and form 3 ingredient peanut butter oatmeal energy balls

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use quick oats?

Old-fashioned rolled oats are best for these energy balls; however, if you do not have them on hand, you can certainly use quick oats. The texture will be softer. Do not use steel-cut oats!

Are they gluten-free?

Yes, these 3 ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls are gluten-free if you use certified gluten-free rolled oats. Just look for the label at the grocery store!

Can I use maple syrup instead of honey?

This is a common question. I highly recommend using honey since it is naturally stickier than maple syrup and helps bind these energy balls together. If you use maple syrup, you need to let the "dough" chill in the fridge for 15 - 25 minutes before rolling out the energy balls.

What is the best type of peanut butter to use?

Creamy peanut butter is best! Stay away from dry and oily ones that will not bind the oats together to form energy balls.

Can I freeze peanut butter oatmeal balls?

Yes, you can freeze these 3 ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls for up to 3 months. Add them to a freezer-safe sealed bag or container and store them in the freezer. When ready to enjoy, let them sit at room temperature for 15 - 20 minutes or place them in the refrigerator for 1 - 2 hours.

How to store peanut butter energy balls:

For best results, store leftovers for meal prep breakfast, snack, and dessert in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

healthy 3 ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls on a tray

If you loved this recipe, try these next!

  • Healthy Peanut Butter Granola
  • Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars
  • Healthy Peanut Butter Truffles
  • Oatmeal Blueberry Banana Muffins
  • Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
  • Baked Oats without Banana
  • Peanut Butter & Jelly Banana Muffins

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3 ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls

This is the best no-bake 3 ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls recipe; it's so easy to make in 5 minutes, healthy, and gluten-free. The perfect meal prep breakfast, snack, and dessert!
5 from 23 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Serving 15 servings

Ingredients
 

  • 1 ½ cups old fashioned rolled oats, gluten-free if necessary
  • ¾ cup salted creamy peanut butter, I recommend all-natural
  • ¼ cup honey, room temperature for best results

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together.
  • Using your hands or a cookie scooper, form 10 - 15 balls. Tip: you may need to wet your hands a little if the dough is super sticky.
    3 ingredient peanut butter oatmeal ball mixture in a bowl
  • Enjoy immediately and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 7 – 10 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

Honey: If needed, you can substitute with maple syrup; however, let the oat mixture chill in the fridge for 15 - 25 minutes so it is easier to roll out the balls and they don't fall apart.
Storing: In an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days or in a freezer-safe bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. In freezing, let them sit at room temperature for 10 - 15 minutes before enjoying.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine American, Healthy
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  1. emily says

    May 09, 2022 at 9:51 pm

    5 stars
    these taste so yummy for a low cal snack and are so easy to make i added some protein powder for extra protein and tasted great

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  2. Lisa says

    May 24, 2022 at 1:55 pm

    5 stars
    Wonderful and easy recipe thanks!! I printed out a bunch of other ones to try thanks so much!!

    Reply
  3. Heather says

    July 03, 2022 at 10:41 pm

    5 stars
    Super easy to make and they taste so good! Perfect recipe to make during the summer when it’s too hot to bake with an oven.

    Reply
  4. Charisa Martin says

    November 05, 2022 at 6:10 pm

    5 stars
    10/10!!!!So yummy and couldn’t be more easy!!A must make

    Reply
  5. Susie says

    January 23, 2025 at 11:48 am

    5 stars
    Very yummy 😋 this is easy to make and great to have on hand in the freezer 😊

    Reply
    • Tati Chermayeff says

      January 23, 2025 at 12:25 pm

      Hi Susie! Thank you so much for this 5 star review 🙂 I do the same thing... best snack!

      Reply

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