Peanut Butter Oat Balls

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: None
Total Time: 30 minutes (includes chilling)
Servings: 18–20 energy bites
Category: Snack

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Notes After Making

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Ingredients

  • 1½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup dried fruit or chopped nuts (optional)

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Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the oats, peanut butter, honey, chocolate chips, and dried fruit or nuts, if using.
  2. Stir until everything is evenly combined and forms a sticky dough.
  3. Scoop about 1–1½ tablespoons of the mixture and roll into balls.
  4. Place the energy bites on a parchment-lined plate or baking sheet.
  5. Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes, or until firm.
  6. Serve immediately or store for later.

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Jessica’s Notes

Best served with:

  • Fresh fruit
  • Yogurt

Prep Ahead:

  • Mix and roll the bites up to 3 days in advance.
  • Double the recipe and freeze extras for quick snacks.

Storage:

  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Freezer-friendly:

  • Freeze in a sealed freezer container for up to 3 months.
  • Thaw in the refrigerator or enjoy straight from the freezer for a firmer texture.

Variations:

  • Substitute almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter for the peanut butter.
  • Add 1–2 tablespoons chia seeds for extra nutrition.
  • Replace the chocolate chips with mini M&M’s, white chocolate chips, or butterscotch chips.
  • Use chopped pecans, walnuts, almonds, peanuts, raisins, dried cranberries, cherries, or coconut as mix-ins.
  • Sprinkle in cinnamon or a splash of vanilla extract for additional flavor.

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