Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
This Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls Recipe only uses 4 ingredients, but it has empowered me to be more healthy & self-sufficient. I now have a wholesome and simple snack, quick breakfast, & meal prep all in this one simple recipe. I don’t have to buy boxes of breakfast bars or bags of granola at the store because this recipe replaces both.

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Only 4 Ingredients
Are you looking for ways to use up that huge jar of peanut butter and tub of oatmeal? Look no further. These peanut butter oatmeal balls only have 4 ingredients and they are so delicious. You will need:
- Oatmeal (I like the 1-minute oats because they are less dense)
- All-natural Peanut Butter (I prefer creamy, but you can opt for crunchy)
- Chocolate Chips
- Honey (Substitute with maple, molasses, sugar, or any other sweetener)
Health Benefits of Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
I used to be a huge consumer of packaged breakfast bars. I’ve recently learned that they are not as healthy as you might think. They have added ingredients and sugars that I prefer not to consume every day. Instead, I now enjoy these simple peanut butter oatmeal balls. They are easy to make & they have several health benefits that don’t leave you guessing about any hidden ingredients.
First, peanut butter is packed with fiber, protein, & the healthy fats even promote heart health.
Oatmeal is rich in fiber, helps blood sugar level, regulates digestion, helps cholesterol, and is loaded with vitamins & antioxidants.

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Honey is notorious for being the healthier option when it comes to sweets. Not only is honey delicious but there is a laundry list of health benefits such as its anti-inflammatory & anti-bacterial properties. Honey is a powerhouse and I love the idea of benefiting from it daily in this recipe.
For the chocolate chips, I like to go with a dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate to even further the health benefits in this recipe. Dark chocolate is known to help improve memory, so I try to incorporate it whenever I can. (If you’re looking for other ways to improve memory, read more about the benefits of sketching daily).
Together, all of these ingredients are a rich & healthy way to start your day!
When To Enjoy This Recipe
These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls can be eaten in several ways.
For breakfast, sometimes I just have 1 or 2 balls with a cup of coffee for a quick and simple meal. Or, if I have extra time, I might crumble one over a bowl of yogurt and eat it like granola. This is by far my favorite way to eat these.
Not only are they great for breakfast, but they can easily be eaten as an afternoon snack or after-dinner dessert. Kids love this recipe too! It’s a win-win-win for everybody!

How to make Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls:
You will need:
-Large Bowl
-Parchment Paper
-Baking Sheet or large plate
-Ice cream scoop (or use your hands!)
Ingredients:
-2 cups of Oatmeal
-1.5 cups of Peanut Butter
-⅓ cup of Honey
-1 cup of Chocolate Chips
Make sure you use a deep enough bowl so you can easily mix the ingredients without a mess. If you’re going to double (or triple!) the recipe, you might want to use two bowls.
Step by Step Instructions
First, I start by putting my oatmeal in the bowl. I think it is less messy if the oatmeal is at the bottom of the bowl so it doesn’t fly out as easily when you start to stir.
Next, add the peanut butter to the oatmeal.* You could start to do a little mixing at this point to coat the oatmeal, but I usually wait and mix everything at the very end.
After the peanut butter & oatmeal, you will need to add the honey. If you don’t choose to sweeten with honey, then add your chosen sweetener to the bowl. At this point you could give it a little mix and have a taste test to make sure it is sweet enough. The amount of honey in this recipe gives a mild sweetness, so you might opt to add a little more.

Lastly, add your chocolate chips in. Fold all of the ingredients together until they are evenly mixed together.
When the ingredients are mixed well enough, they should be similar to a cookie dough consistency. You can use an ice cream scoop or just use your hands to form into 2” balls on a lined baking sheet or plate. The recipe should make about 12 balls.

Final Step
Place the baking sheet into the fridge and allow to chill for 15-20 minutes. Then, it’s time to enjoy! You can eat right away or store them in a ziploc bag or tupperware. I store mine in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, but since all of the ingredients are shelf stable, they are able to last longer (they’re usually eaten within a few days in our house!). Just keep an eye on them and use your own judgment.
*You might need to add a little more peanut butter at the end if it doesn’t seem like the ingredients are sticking together enough to form into balls. Some brands of peanut butter are more oily than others.
Tips For This Recipe
- Double (or triple) the recipe and freeze the extra balls for later. You can just pull them out of the freezer & put them into the fridge to thaw for 12 hours when you’re ready to eat them.
- Add extra ingredients like raisins, protein powder, flax seed, chia seeds, m&ms or any other combination. You might need to add a little extra peanut butter to incorporate extra ingredients.
- You can make these into bars by chilling them in an 8×8 baking dish and letting them chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
- Dip them in melted chocolate for a decadent dessert.
- Use crunchy peanut butter for a little more texture.
- Sweeten with molasses for a rich, dense flavor.
- All of the ingredients are shelf stable, so they will store well in the fridge! Just keep an eye on them after a week or so.
Incorporate This Recipe Into Your Routine
I hope you reap the health benefits & enjoy this simple recipe! This recipe has encouraged me to become more confident as a homemaker. I realized that simple ingredients can easily create yummy and wholesome foods. If you’re interested in other ways that I’ve been incorporating simple homemaking skills, you can read more here. I hope it encourages you to take simple steps to learn new skills too!
Or just start to incorporate making this peanut butter oatmeal balls recipe into your weekly routine & you’ll never run out!
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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls

These 4-ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls are easy to make and delicious to eat!
Ingredients
- 2 cups oatmeal (210 g)
- 1.5 cups peanut butter (380 g)
- 1/3 cup honey (105 g)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (170 g)
Instructions
1. Put oatmeal, peanut butter, honey, and chocolate chips into a large mixing bowl.
2. Mix & fold ingredients together until well incorporated.
3. Use ice cream scoop (or hands) to form 12 balls (2" diameter) on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
4. Place baking sheet in fridge and let chill for 15-20 minutes.
5. Enjoy the peanut butter oatmeal balls!
6. Store extras in a container in the fridge or freeze for later.
Notes
Extra Tips:
- Double (or triple) the recipe and freeze the extra balls for later. You can just pull them out of the freezer & put them into the fridge to thaw for 12 hours when you’re ready to eat them.
- Add extra ingredients like raisins, protein powder, flax seed, chia seeds, m&ms or any other combination. You might need to add a little extra peanut butter to incorporate extra ingredients.
- You can make these into bars by chilling them in an 8×8 baking dish and letting them chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
- Dip them in melted chocolate for a decadent dessert.
- Use crunchy peanut butter for a little more texture.
- Sweeten with molasses for a rich, dense flavor.
- All of the ingredients are shelf stable, so they will store well in the fridge! Just keep an eye on them after a week or so.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1 BallAmount Per Serving: Calories: 312Total Fat: 21gCarbohydrates: 29gNet Carbohydrates: 25gFiber: 5gProtein: 9g
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