These super tasty, gluten free peanut butter balls with oatmeal and chocolate chips will quickly become your new favorite, easy and healthy snack. Made with just a few simple pantry ingredients, this recipe is super customizable and no baking required!
These peanut butter oatmeal balls are super easy to throw together and make the perfect snack when you need a quick pick me up. They also make a great on the go breakfast or a healthy dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth. This is a go-to snack for me because I can add this to the meal prep routine and keep them in the fridge for easy access to a satisfying bite throughout the week.
The combination of oats and peanut butter is full of fiber, protein and healthy fats - wholesome ingredients for the win. Bonus - If you're like me and sometimes you want cookie dough, these hit the spot!
For more healthy snack recipes using Bob's Red Mill Old Fashioned Rolled Oats check out this vanilla almond granola, pumpkin pecan granola, banana blueberry oatmeal muffins and these peanut butter chocolate baked oats.
This post is brought to you in partnership with my friends at Bob’s Red Mill. I used their Organic Protein Oats in this recipe and I absolutely love to bake with Bob’s! Thank you for supporting the brands that help bring new content to Big Delicious Life.
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Why you will love this recipe
- It's made with only 6 simple ingredients your probably already have in your pantry.
- It's super customizable and you can mix in different things to your liking.
- A totally kid-friendly, easy snack. Peanut butter energy balls are a great, healthy treat to pack in a lunch box!
- No baking required - a super easy recipe that takes only a few minutes to prep.
Ingredient notes
- Bob's Red Mill Organic High Protein Oats - I love to use these oats in this recipe for extra protein. You can use any kind of rolled oats you have on had. Just do not use quick oats or instant oats. To ensure that the recipe is totally gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats.
- Peanut butter - I recommend using a chunky or smooth, no stir peanut butter. Natural peanut butter can sometimes be too runny.
- Honey - adds a little bit of sweetness. For a vegan version use pure maple syrup.
- Vanilla - for extra flavor.
- Sea salt - just a pinch!
- Mini chocolate chips - mini dark chocolate chips are my favorite. I recommend going with mini chocolate chips or finely chopped chocolate so that you get a good, even distribution in every bite.
- Other mix-ins to try - this recipe is totally customizable. You can try adding chia seeds, hemp seeds, flax seeds, coconut flakes, dried cherries, a dash of cinnamon, peanut butter chips for more peanut butter flavor or even a few scoops of protein powder for an extra boost.
Step by step instructions
This recipe couldn't be any easier to make. Before you start, make sure that your peanut butter is at room temperature. This will make the ingredients easy to mix together.
Step 1: Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl and stir together with a wooden spoon until everything is well incorporated.
Step 2: Use a small cookie scoop to spoon out heaping tablespoon size portions of the peanut butter mixture onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Gently roll each scoop into a ball.
Step 3: Refrigerate energy bites until firm.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! Raw oats are completely safe to eat.
Swap out the peanut butter for almond butter, cashew butter or sunflower seed butter.
Store these snacks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also keep them in the freezer if you're adding them to your lunch boxes. They will thaw to the perfect temperature by lunchtime.
No-bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Balls
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Bob's Red Mill Organic Protein Oats
- ¾ cup peanut butter see recipe notes
- ¼ cup honey
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
- Scoop out heaping tablespoon sized portions of the mixture onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate until set, about 15 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Christian Lloyd
Is the nutritional value per ball?
Jessica Lawson
Yes!
Lisa
I made these but I added 1 scoop devotion protein brownie batter and increased the honey! Chefs kiss!
Jessica Lawson
That sounds so good! Thanks for coming back to let me know you enjoyed the recipe! - Jessica
Maggie Desforge
I used Quaker Quick Oats because that's what I had in the house and a 1/2 cup of coconut. The recipe came out perfect. Love these!
Kayla Boutilier
I love this recipe. I ended up doubling it and just enjoyed more…Thank you!
Jessica
Hi Kayla! Thanks so much for letting me know. I'm constantly making these. I love it too! xoxo - Jessica
Kelly
I made two batches!
The first one following the recipe. (Minus sea salt i dont have any) The second one i used syrup instead of honey (i love syrup and peanut butter for some reason, its how I eat my pancakes). I also added chia seeds to my second batch. I used dark chocolate chips just because they are my preferred. Both batches are delicious. And instead of balls i popped them into mini silicone muffin molds! This was incredibly easy and again delicious.
Yolis
I made this today. I measured out everything precisely and they were really gooey. I added a little more oats and stirred. I would portion them out and when it was too gooey I repeated with the oats. I ended up adding more oats 3 times. They tasted really good but the consistency was off. I used rolled oats and Jiff pnb.
Amelia
So are these 176 calories each or 176 for the 12?
Jessica
Hi Amelia! The estimated nutrition facts are per serving or per energy ball. That would make one of them approximately 176 calories. Thanks so much!
Jessica
Brendan
Amazing! Thanks for sharing!
I actually add about 1/2 cup of shredder coconut, great little addition! I also use crunchy peanut butter for a little extra texture/crunch. Note: if you want to use crunchy peanut butter, I'd add a little extra as you don't get as much moisture from the 3/4 cup since there are peanuts.
Jessica
I'm so glad you loved the recipe! Such a fun, easy and delicious snack. Thank you for being here. - Jessica
Adriana
This recipe was absolutely delicious and very easy to make!
Jenne
Can I bake them for a short time?
Jessica
Hi Jenne! I have never tried baking them. I suspect the peanut butter may melt and you might get puddles but let me know if you try it! - Jessica
Rachel P
I just finished mixing and noticed the note to not use quick oats, is that just cause it's not guaranteed to be gluten free, or why should I not use them? 😅
Jessica
Quick oats are fine! You may need to add a little bit more of them so they hold together and aren't too sticky.
kenny
Hi, can i use only a 1/4 cup of PB instead of 3/4 cup? Also if i add protein powder would it be too chalky so should i add water?
Jessica
Hi Kenny! I would suggest using the recommended amount of peanut butter in the recipe. I haven't tried it with much less. Let me know how it turns out if you choose to adapt the recipe and incorporate protein powder! - Jessica
Kelli
These are really good, but mine feel a little sticky. I followed all of the measurements.
Jessica
Sometimes peanut butter varies in consistency and that can make them a little stickier. You can always add a touch more oats or firm them up in the fridge! Thanks for being here ; ) - xoxo, Jessica