Who doesn’t love quick and easy recipes? If you have a busy family, then these energy balls are great for a quick snack to keep you and your kids going. The best part about these Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls is that there is no baking involved.
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No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
The best part of this recipe is that it’s a no bake recipe. And you can completely customize them with whatever ingredients you like. We chose coconut, chocolate and raisins, but you could use nuts, marshmallows, cranberries too.
Kids can help make these peanut butter oatmeal energy bites. They can help pour and mix all the ingredients together! These are perfect for kids on the go as they are packed with protein. Great for bringing to sporting events to give a little bit of energy when you or your kids need it. For toddlers, you can break up the balls so they can eat them in smaller pieces.
Also as a friendly reminder, because of the honey these should not be given to children under 1 year of age.
You can keep these stored in the fridge – but they probably won’t last too long. They were gobbled up quickly in our house!
Here are a few things we like to mix in them:
- Oatmeal
- Chocolate Chips
- Coconut Flakes
- Raisins
- Mini M&M’s
- Rice Crispy
- Dried Apple
- Mini Marshmallows
- Flax Seeds
These little peanut butter oatmeal energy bites will be a huge hit in your house! You’ll love trying new flavors and things to mix in them too. You can even do holiday-themed versions like a pumpkin spice one for fall and a Christmas peppermint flavored one.
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
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Ingredients
- 1 cup large flaked rolled oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey *Over 1 year of age only.
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup coconut flakes
Instructions
- Add the peanut butter into a large mixing bowl.
- Then add the honey.
- Add the oats and remaining ingredients you want to add. We added coconut flakes, mini chocolate chips and raisins.
- Then mix all other ingredients until blended.
- Roll into 20 (1-inch) balls, using about 2 Tbsp. for each.
- Chill for 30 minutes.
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Amazing! Love these! Kids love them! Every time I make them my kids get so excited to eat!
Does it matter if you use Old Fashioned or Quick Cook oats?
Old fashioned or rolled oats are the kind you want.
Love this recipe! I make these snack bites for my grandson to give to him for an after school snack before his soccer practice. I add some ground flaxseed.
I made these for work, even people that don’t particularly eat healthy really liked them! Yummy!! Making them again today!
I was really hungrey and it was sooo good
It’s really good for the kids and in a way it is healthyÂ
This is such a great snack idea that is still a bit sweet. Thanks!