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    Jun 5, 2022 · Modified: May 17, 2022 by Harriet

    3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls

    3 Ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls are quick and easy to make. You can make this in under 10 minutes. These store well in the fridge and are the perfect eat on-the-go snack.

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    • 👛 Cost To Make
    • 🌟 About This Recipe
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🍽 Equipment
    • 🍳 Instructions
    • 💭 Recipe Tips
    • 📖 Variations
    • 👪 Serving Size
    • 🍬 Calories Per Serve
    • 🥗 Serving Suggestions
    • 🍲 Meal Prepping
    • 🌡️ Storage
    • 🍮 More Sweet Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe Card

    An easy 3 ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls recipe that is quick to make, delicious, and not too sweet, these are the perfect sweet treat.

    👛 Cost To Make

    Estimated cost AUD$ = $2.22 or $0.09 a ball

    🌟 About This Recipe

    • This is a fast and easy snack that you can make in less than 10 minutes. 
    • These no-bake peanut butter balls are made with three ingredients.
    • Suitable for gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan diets.
    • They are also free from refined sugar and honey and are egg-free.
    • They are naturally sweet because of the dates but are not sickly sweet.
    • These are easy to meal prep for snacks and can be frozen.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Please note that below is a guide for some of the ingredients we used in the recipe. The printable recipe further down the page has the complete list of ingredients, including quantities and step-by-step instructions.

    Ingredients image.

    Peanut butter: We used smooth, natural peanut butter, but crunchy will also work well. 

    Rolled oats: Old fashioned rolled oats are best for this recipe. 

    Dates: We used dried dates for this recipe, but you could also use fresh dates and make sure to remove the seeds before using them.

    🍽 Equipment

    You will need a blender to process the ingredients together into a paste.

    If you don't have a blender, you could use a kitchen knife to chop the dates into a fine mince before combining it with the other ingredients. It's a little time-consuming this way, but it works.

    🍳 Instructions

    Chopped dates in a food processor.

    Step 1 - Place the pitted dates into the bowl of a food processor and process until the dates are minced. 

    Depending on the strength of the food processor, you may have to stop the machine from time to time and move the dates around because they tend to clump together and can stain the machine.

    Chopped dates, peanut butter and dates in food processor.

    Step 2 - Add the peanut butter and oats, and process until the mixture combines. 

    Image showing how the peanut butter, date and oatmeal mixture should look like after processing.

    Step 3 - Check the mixture for the correct consistency - it should be slightly sticky, you should be able to shape it into a ball, and it should hold its shape. 

    Shape into balls

    A hand kneading peanut butter and oatmeal mixture.

    Step 4 - Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and knead it lightly to form a firm dough.

    Image showing what the peanut butter and oatmeal mixture should look like before shaping into balls.

    Step 5 - The above picture shows you what the mixture should look like. If the mixture is not holding together, mix in extra peanut butter or water, mixing in 1 teaspoon at a time.

    Twenty five peanut butter balls on a white plate.

    Step 6 - Evenly dividing the mixture into balls, we made 25 pop in the mouth-size peanut butter oatmeal balls. 

    💭 Recipe Tips

    • To get even-sized oat and peanut butter balls, weigh the mixture first, then divide the mixture by 25 for small balls or 12 for larger-sized balls.
    • If you live in a hot climate, the heat can make the mixture too soft and difficult to shape. If this is the case, put the mixture in the fridge for 15 - 30 minutes before shaping.

    📖 Variations

    • After processing the mixture (step 4), you can mix in mini chocolate chips for an indulgent treat.
    • Replace a portion of the oats with an equal amount of protein powder to make peanut butter energy bites. After adding the protein powder, and the mixture is wet, add more oats, or if it is dry, add more peanut butter or a splash of water.
    • You could also mix or roll the oatmeal peanut butter balls in toasted coconut for a tropical flavor.
    • Add more protein and healthy fats by adding in flaxseeds.

    SUBSTITUTIONS

    • Instead of peanut butter, you can use almond butter, cashew butter, or any other nut butter you love.
    Peanut butter balls with oats on a plate.

    👪 Serving Size

    This recipe makes about 410 grams (14.46 ounces) of peanut butter oatmeal mixture. From this, we made 25 small, 17 gram (0.65 ounces) balls. One ball is a serving size.

    🍬 Calories Per Serve

    Each 17 gram (0.65 ounces) peanut butter oatmeal ball is about 75 calories.

    🥗 Serving Suggestions

    • One or two of these are great as a pre-workout snack.
    • Great for packing in lunch boxes for a healthy sweet treat.
    • Enjoy one or two of these instead of cookies with your afternoon coffee or tea.

    🍲 Meal Prepping

    If you like to meal prep for the week ahead, this is an excellent recipe for easy weekday snacks, either for yourself or your kids' lunch boxes.

    You can easily make a double batch, keep one in the fridge for the coming week and freeze the other for another time.

    🌡️ Storage

    These can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks, but they do tend to dry out a bit the longer they are kept, but are still good to eat.

    Can you freeze 3 ingredient oatmeal balls?

    Yes, these 3 ingredient oatmeal balls are freezer friendly!

    To freeze them, place the oatmeal balls in a single layer spaced apart on a tray and freeze until solid. Once frozen solid, transfer the balls to an air-tight container or zip lock bag.

    When you want them, remove the required amount from the freezer, and allow them to thaw overnight in the fridge or for about an hour on the benchtop.

    Can you use quick oats instead of rolled oats?

    Yes, you can!

    🍮 More Sweet Recipes

    • No bake peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip balls
    • Rice pudding with oat milk
    • Greek cookies with powdered sugar
    • Buttermilk scones
    A hand picking up a peanut butter ball.

    I hope you try this easy recipe for 3 ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls. If you do, please come back and leave a comment below because I would love to know how you went.


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    📋 Recipe Card

    3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls

    Quick and easy 3 ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls are the perfect snack. These little energy bites can be whipped up in less than 10 minutes and are healthy to eat.
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    Prep Time : 10 mins
    Cook Time : 0 mins
    Cuisine: : Australian, Western
    Course : Snack
    Servings : 25 x 17 gram (0.65 ounce) balls
    Calories : 75 : kcal
    Estimated Cost (AUD) : $2.22 or $0.09 a ball

    EQUIPMENT

    • Blender or food processor

    INGREDIENTS

    • 150 grams (5.30 ounces / 1 cup) of dried pitted dates
    • 180 grams (6.45 ounces / ⅔ cup) peanut butter
    • 100 grams (3.52 ounces / 1 cup) rolled oats
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    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Check the dates to ensure that they are seed free.
      Place the pitted dates into the bowl of a food processor and process until the dates are minced.
      Depending on the strength of the food processor, you may have to stop the machine from time to time and move the dates around because they tend to clump together and can stain the machine.
    • Add the peanut butter and oats, and process until the mixture combines.
    • Check the mixture for the correct consistency, it should be slightly sticky, you should be able to shape it into a ball, and it should hold its shape.
    • Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and knead it lightly to form a firm dough.
    • If the mixture is not holding together, mix in extra peanut butter or water, mixing in 1 teaspoon at a time.
    • Evenly divide and shape the mixture into 25 balls.
    • Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge.

    Notes

    This recipe makes about 410 grams (14.46 ounces) of peanut butter oatmeal mixture. From this, make 25 small, 17 gram (0.65 ounces) balls. 
    TIPS FOR SUCCESS
    • To get even-sized oat and peanut butter balls, weigh the mixture first, then divide the mixture by 25 for small balls or 12 for larger-sized balls.
    • If you live in a hot climate, the heat can make the mixture too soft and difficult to shape. If this is the case, put the mixture in the fridge for 15 - 30 minutes before shaping.
    VARIATIONS
    • In step 4 after processing the mixture, you can mix in mini chocolate chips for an indulgent treat.
    • Replace a portion of the oats with an equal amount of protein powder to make peanut butter energy bites. After adding the protein powder, and the mixture is wet, add more oats, or if it is dry, add more peanut butter or a splash of water.
    • You could also mix or roll the oatmeal peanut butter balls in toasted coconut for a tropical flavor.
    • Add more protein and healthy fats by adding in flaxseeds.
    SUBSTITUTIONS
    • Use almond butter, cashew butter, or any other nut butter you love.
    Nutrition Facts
    3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
    Serving Size
     
    1 x 7 gram (0.65 ounces) ball
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    75
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    4
    g
    6
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Sodium
     
    31
    mg
    1
    %
    Potassium
     
    94
    mg
    3
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    9
    g
    3
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    5
    g
    6
    %
    Protein
     
    2
    g
    4
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    8
    mg
    1
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Nutrition Disclosure
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