No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
These no-bake peanut butter oatmeal balls are made with 3 simple ingredients: rolled oats, peanut butter, and honey. One bowl, 5 minutes, no chilling required. I batch these every Sunday for healthy pre-workout fuel and grab-and-go snacks all week.
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
- Mix the dough. In a large bowl, stir the rolled oats, peanut butter, and honey together until the oats are fully coated and the dough holds together when you press a clump in your palm. If using natural peanut butter that's on the runnier side, chill the dough for 10-15 minutes before rolling.
- Roll into balls. Scoop out about 1.5 tablespoons of dough at a time and roll between your palms into 15 balls. If the dough sticks to your hands, wet your palms with cold water.
- Store or serve. Eat right away or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Peanut butter: Use a thick, scoopable creamy peanut butter. Natural peanut butter works as long as you stir it well first to redistribute the oil. If it's on the runnier side, chill the dough for 10-15 minutes before rolling.
Honey vs. maple syrup: Honey is best for holding and lets you roll the balls right away with no chilling. Maple syrup works as a vegan swap (same ¼ cup), but the dough will be softer — chill for 15-20 minutes before rolling.
Oats: Old-fashioned rolled oats only. Quick oats turn the texture pasty. Steel-cut oats stay gritty.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days. For longer storage, freeze in a single layer first, then transfer to a freezer bag. Keeps for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before eating.
Press test: If your dough crumbles when you press a clump in your palm, add a teaspoon of peanut butter. If it sticks to everything, add a tablespoon of oats.
Variations: Add ¼ cup mini chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons protein powder (plus 1 extra tablespoon peanut butter to balance), or 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flax. Stick to one or two add-ins per batch.
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
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