Description
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls are a simple and delicious treat that requires no baking. Made with wholesome ingredients like peanut butter, oats, and honey, these energy bites are perfect for a quick snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Balls:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed or chia seeds (optional for added nutrition)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine: Mix together the peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Add: Stir in the oats, chocolate chips, and flaxseed or chia seeds if using. Mix until fully combined.
- Form Balls: Use your hands or a small cookie scoop to form the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Chill: Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Store: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter for a softer texture.
- Add an extra tablespoon of honey if the mixture is too dry.
- You can also roll the balls in shredded coconut or crushed nuts for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
