No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls

These no bake peanut butter oatmeal balls are packed with protein and make a great afterschool snack. Easy to make and sweetened with only a little honey, this recipe is great for the kids to make in the kitchen too.

 

Why We Love No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Balls

You should see my kid’s eyes light up when I make these no-bake peanut butter oat balls. If your family is anything like mine, you’ll find a few peanut buttery energy bites missing from the freezer as the bites finish setting!

Luckily, taste testing is built into this recipe. It’s also an easy recipe for cooking with kids!

Ingredients For Peanut Butter Oat Balls?

Peanut butter– I use unsweetened creamy, but use your favorite nut butter! You can also use Homemade Peanut Butter, which only takes two ingredients to make.

Honey– This also can be substituted with maple syrup if you choose.

Oats– This is the binder for your dough

Almond flour– This ingredient can be substituted with more oats to make this a three-ingredient recipe, or with coconut flour

How To Make Peanut Butter Oat Balls

1. Cover a cookie sheet in parchment paper or aluminum foil sprayed very lightly with cooking oil.
2. Place almond flour and oats in a large mixing bowl and mix until combined.
3. Add peanut butter and honey to the oat mixture. Mix all ingredients well until combined with a spatula and it forms a soft dough.

4. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, about the size of a ping pong ball and place on the prepared cookie sheet not touching the other pieces.

5. Slide cookie sheet into freezer to help dough firm up for at least 20 minutes. Then enjoy!

Variations Ideas For Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bites

Chocolate Chips – Add 1/4 chocolate chips, white chocolate chips or mini colored candy drops to make more of a dessert bite.

Cranberries – 1/4 cup dried cranberries makes a bite that tastes more like peanut butter and jelly!

Seeds – Try a teaspoon of ground flaxseed for a nutritional boost.

Nuts – Chop peanuts and add into the bites, or roll on the outside for a crunchy chunky bite!

How Do I Keep The Dough From Sticking To Equipment?

Spray measuring cups with a little oil before measuring so the honey and peanut butter scoop out of the cup easier. You can also spread a little oil on with your fingers to coat the measuring cup.

You can also spray your mixing spatula before mixing ingredients and it will stir the wet ingredients easier.

Add a little oil to your hands before you start rolling energy bites keeps them from sticking to your fingers.

What Do You Serve Peanut Butter Energy Bites With?

Serve Energy Bites For Breakfast- pair 1-3 energy bites with a banana or other raw fruit for a quick breakfast.

Serve Energy Bites As A Snack– Serve peanut butter oat balls all by themselves as a snack, with a glass of milk, or with a few bites of raw fruit or vegetables. We like these with carrots or sliced apples.

Serve Energy Bites As A Dessert-I have added these energy bites to lunchboxes or snack boxes, and they hold up well. You can serve them as is for a dessert!

How Long Do These Peanut Butter Oat Energy Bites Last?

You can store energy bites in the refrigerator for up to a week in an airtight container for about a week.

You can store energy bites for 2-3 months in the freezer in a freezer bag or other container. These peanut butter oat balls can be eaten straight from the freezer and are delicious that way for kids, toddlers or adults!