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    Home » Dessert

    Published: Feb 19, 2025 · Modified: Feb 28, 2025 by Desarae

    Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls

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    These Oatmeal Peanut Butter Balls are the perfect nutritious snack for a mid-morning energy boost or afternoon pick-me-up! They’re super easy to make in just minutes using simple ingredients you may already have in your kitchen.

    A plate of oatmeal peanut butter balls with three stacked in the middle and the rest around it.
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    • Why You’ll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Variations
    • How to Make Oatmeal Peanut Butter Balls
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Expert Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More Protein Powder Recipes
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    • Peanut Butter Oat Balls

    Why You’ll Love This Recipe

    • Easy to Make: These peanut butter oat balls come together quickly - just mix, roll, and freeze!
    • Perfect Anytime Snack: Whether you need a snack on-the-go, after a workout, or just for a burst of energy, these healthy peanut butter balls fit the bill. Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, peanut butter, chia seeds, coconut, and honey, they’re both tasty and nutritious.
    • No-Bake: There’s no need to turn on your oven to make these peanut butter protein balls! 

    For more no-bake treats, check out our cookie dough bites, oatmeal raisin granola bars, and Oreo truffles next. 

    Ingredients

    Ingredients to make peanut butter oatmeal balls on the table.
    • Oats: Use rolled oats or quick oats. I do not recommend steel cut oats. 
    • Shredded Coconut: I prefer unsweetened, but feel free to use sweetened if you’d like.
    • Peanut Butter: Use your favorite brand. I prefer a creamy peanut butter in this recipe, but you can use chunky if that’s what you’ve got on hand or like more crunch.
    • Honey: Instead of refined sugar, I use honey to sweeten these peanut butter oat energy balls.
    • Chia Seeds: Add a protein boost to the peanut butter balls. Feel free to use flax seeds instead.
    • Chocolate Chips: I recommend using the mini chips, as their size works best, but you can use the normal ones if that’s what you have in your pantry. You can even swap them for white chocolate, butterscotch, or peanut butter chips if you’d like!
    • Protein Powder: Use your favorite brand of vanilla protein powder, or change things up and try chocolate!

    See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.

    Variations

    • Different Nut Butter: Swap the peanut butter for another nut butter like almond or cashew to change up the flavor in these oatmeal protein balls.
    • Nut-Free: If you are allergic to nuts, try using a seed butter like sunflower or pumpkin seed butter to make the oatmeal energy bites.
    • Mix-Ins: Try mixing in some dried fruit like raisins or cranberries or chopped nuts like peanuts or almonds to add more texture to these no-bake oatmeal balls.
    • Vegan-Friendly: It’s so easy to make these peanut butter oatmeal protein balls vegan! Swap the honey for maple syrup, use non-dairy chocolate chips, and opt for a plant-based protein powder.

    How to Make Oatmeal Peanut Butter Balls

    To get started making these peanut butter balls with oats, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    • Step 1: Add ingredients to a food processor. Place all of the ingredients with the exception of the chocolate chips into a food processor.
    • Step 2: Blend. Process until everything is well combined. The texture should be slightly sticky and not too dry.
    A collage of images showing the process of making oatmeal peanut butter energy balls.
    • Step 3: Mix in the chips. Add the chocolate chips and pulse a few times. You don’t want to break them up, but they should be well distributed.
    • Step 4: Roll the balls. Use your hands or a cookie scoop to shape the dough into balls. Place the rolled balls onto the prepared baking sheet and freeze for 2 hours before transferring to an airtight container for storage.
    Peanut butter oat balls lined up on a rectangle platter with oatmeal and chocolate chips scattered around.

    Serving Suggestions

    Here are some great ways to enjoy these oatmeal peanut butter balls:

    • Break them up and add them to a bowl of homemade yogurt or these acai smoothie bowls for a nutritious breakfast.
    • Enjoy them after your workout with a glass of detox water or another type of infused water. 
    • Pair them with a fruit salad like this tropical fruit salad or this mojito fruit salad to keep your healthy snacking goals in check.
    A platter of peanut butter oatmeal balls on a platter.

    Expert Tips

    • Adjust ingredient amounts if needed: If the dough seems too dry, you might need to add a bit more peanut butter and/or honey. 
    • Roll to your preferred size: I find a 1-inch ball is equivalent to about 2 bites. Feel free to roll the oat protein balls into a larger size if you’d like. 
    • Storing: Store the peanut butter oat energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze them for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for about 15 minutes if frozen.

    Recipe FAQs

    Are these protein balls kid-friendly?

    Adult protein powders are not safe for children to consume. To make these protein balls for kids, opt for a kid-friendly protein powder or use a powdered nut butter like PB2.

    Are these peanut butter oat energy balls gluten-free?

    While oats are naturally gluten-free, they are highly susceptible to cross-contamination. Therefore, it’s important to use a certified gluten-free brand of oats if needed. Additionally, most protein powders are gluten-free, but be sure to check the labels as some brands use gluten-containing ingredients like barley. You can also choose a certified gluten-free protein powder to ensure safety. The remaining ingredients in this recipe are gluten-free.

    Healthy peanut butter balls on a white platter.

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    A plate of oatmeal peanut butter balls with three stacked in the middle and the rest around it.

    Peanut Butter Oat Balls

    Whip up these tasty Oatmeal Peanut Butter Balls in just minutes! This no-bake recipe is made with simple, everyday ingredients like oats, peanut butter, and honey for a delicious and nutritious snack.
    5 from 10 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 25 servings
    Calories: 114kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups oats
    • 1 ½ cups coconut
    • ½ cup peanut butter
    • ½ cup honey
    • ¼ cup chia seeds
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup mini chocolate chips
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla protein powder for kids, can use other flavors too!
    • other mix-ins!

    Instructions

    • In blender or food processor blend oats, then coconut to a more fine texture. You dont want them to be too fine- like flour. 
    • In food processor or stand mixer using paddle attachment- add all ingredients into bowl. Mix until all ingredients are all incorporated and evenly distributed. You want the texture to be a little sticky and not too dry. If adding in extra mix-ins like nuts, dried fruit or other powders add a little more honey and peanut butter. 
    • Roll into a ball the size of your preference. I like a 1 inch ball equals about 2 bites. Place on parchment lined cookie sheet. Place in freezer for two hours. Remove and place into an air tight container. Store in fridge for 1-2 weeks. Freezer for 3 months. To thaw- separate balls and let sit at room temp for about 15 minutes. 

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    Notes

    • Try using another type of nut butter like almond or cashew, or use a seed butter to make these protein balls nut-free.
    • Make this recipe dairy-free by using non-dairy chocolate chips and plant-based protein powder. You can also make it vegan by substituting maple syrup for the honey.
    • Keep the balls stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Melody.vanvelthuizen says

      April 19, 2025 at 2:22 pm

      Those chia seed cookie dough balls were great.

      Reply
    2. Tare says

      December 15, 2024 at 5:30 pm

      5 stars
      I was making this for my older son’s lunch. My picky 2 year old wolfed down 3 before I finished rolling them.

      Reply
    3. Caroline says

      May 30, 2024 at 3:41 am

      5 stars
      Our third time making them ,such a great snack,Mommy’s eating more than the kids :) , thanks for an amazing recipe x

      Reply
    4. Maryja says

      June 06, 2023 at 9:02 am

      It would be useful to know the nutrition values per 100g

      Reply
      • Kadee says

        June 06, 2023 at 9:11 pm

        Each serving is about 30 grams of the mixture. The nutritional value reflects 1 ball, the recipe makes 25. The recipe isn't written in grams, so I did a quick copy and paste into a recipe converter and added up all of the grams and divided it by 25.

        Reply
    5. Beth says

      June 04, 2023 at 1:10 pm

      If not making for kid friendly, do I have to break down the oatmeal and coconut?

      Reply
      • Kadee says

        June 05, 2023 at 8:09 pm

        Nope

        Reply
    6. Bec says

      May 10, 2023 at 1:02 am

      What can I use instead of protein powder?

      Reply
      • Kadee says

        May 10, 2023 at 10:26 am

        You can omit it. You may have to increase the amount of oats to make up for the consistency change.

        Reply
    7. Amy Brown says

      March 31, 2023 at 8:02 am

      5 stars
      Just made them and they are delicious! My whole family loves them (including my picky eater). Now, if you have any tips on how to only eat ONE and not all of them, let me know! Haha! Thanks so much for sharing.

      Reply
    8. Bob says

      August 22, 2022 at 9:57 am

      5 stars
      I make these all the time

      Reply
    9. Rayna M says

      August 04, 2022 at 3:00 pm

      I'm not finding any links that work for the Kidzshake protein... anyone know where I can get it?

      Reply
      • Desarae says

        August 05, 2022 at 1:23 pm

        You can also use a vanilla protein powder, I'll look into the kid shake protein powder.

        Reply
    10. Georgina Gesseljay says

      November 09, 2021 at 7:56 am

      My kids hate coconut, what could I use instead?

      Reply
      • Kadee says

        November 09, 2021 at 4:28 pm

        You can just omit the coconut

        Reply
        • Jackie says

          January 19, 2024 at 11:03 pm

          How would that work for the consistency? Its 1 1/2 cups coconut, that’s quite a lot to simply omit?

        • Kadee says

          January 23, 2024 at 8:30 am

          You can add more oatmeal if you want a thicker consistency.

    11. Vanessa says

      September 17, 2021 at 11:33 am

      Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?

      Reply
    12. Suzanne says

      September 17, 2021 at 11:33 am

      This looks so good! What a great way to make this treat into something healthy!

      Reply
    13. Melissa says

      March 28, 2021 at 8:56 am

      5 stars
      I make these for my picky eater to take in his lunch and we are going on the fourth week in a row that he wants them! I’m so glad I found something that will fill him up more and that I feel good about giving him. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    14. Lauren McMillan says

      January 12, 2021 at 1:42 pm

      Any replacement suggestions for the peanut butter so they're a safe snack to take to school?

      Reply
      • Desarae says

        January 18, 2021 at 3:29 pm

        if an almond butter is approved you could try that, may be some kind of cookie butter

        Reply
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