3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
These 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls are so simple and wholesome, and so delicious. They’re soft, but have a great chew, and are sweetened with honey without being too sweet. And they also make for a kid-friendly healthy snack!
These 3 ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls are my child who’s my most particular eater’s current favorite snack. And as a mom and a registered dietitian – no complaints here!
With three simple ingredients, I love how quick these are to whip up, and how well they keep in the fridge. They’re a very practical snack!
And between the healthy fats in the peanut butter, the fiber in the oats, and the quick carbs of the honey, these peanut butter energy balls provide a quick, but stable, energy boost. Perfect for after school or before/ after sports snacks!
If you like peanut butter snacks, be sure to try my peanut butter yogurt dip, too!
Why These 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls are SO Good:
- Insanely kid-friendly!
- So simple to make!
- There’s only 3 ingredients!
- They’re tasty and wholesome.
- They store well.
Ingredients Needed
For a full ingredient list with quantities, please check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post!
- Oats: use old-fashioned oats
- Peanut Butter: creamy peanut butter is your best bet to get the ideal consistency for rolling into balls
- Honey: a little goes a long way, and this helps binds the ball and give it an energy bite texture, while also lending the perfect amount of sweetness.
Step-by-Step Directions
For complete instructions, please check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post!
- Process oats in a food processor for a couple minutes, until they’ve started to break up a bit more.
- Add honey and peanut butter and process until there’s an even consistency.
- Roll into balls and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Processing the oats a bit on their own first helps create a better end product, with more consistent-sized oat pieces in the energy balls.
- I recommend using a cookie scoop to get even, consistent sizes. Then use your hands to smooth and roll the balls.
Substitutions & Variations
- This is a great base recipe that you can easily add extra ingredients! Try adding chia or flax seeds for a boost of nutrition, cinnamon or vanilla for a little more flavor, or mini chocolate chips for a little fun.
- These are easily gluten-free as long as you use certified gluten-free oats.
- You can substitute any nut/ seed butter you prefer.
Storage & Freezing
- Storage: Keep the peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- Freezing: Did you know that you can freeze energy balls? Store them in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Supplies You’ll Need
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- Food Processor (I have one that’s part of my Ninja Blender System, but this stand alone food processor is great, too!)
- Cookie Scoop
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3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Place oats in a food processor and process on high 30-60 seconds, until oats have become coarsely ground.1 cup old-fashioned oats
- Add peanut butter and honey to the oats in the food processor, then process 30-60 seconds until the ingredients are evenly combined.1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 2 tablespoons honey
- Using a small cookie scoop, scoop out the dough, then roll between clean hands and set on a plate or in a container.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until slightly firm and set.
- Enjoy immediately, or transfer to an airtight storage container/ bag and store in the fridge or freezer.
