Description
Discover this easy no-bake recipe for delicious peanut butter balls that are perfect for a quick snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, rolled oats, honey, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until well mixed and a dough forms.
- If using, fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
- Using your hands, scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once chilled, store the peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
- For a healthier option, substitute maple syrup for honey and use natural peanut butter with no added sugar.
- Try rolling the balls in shredded coconut or crushed graham crackers for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter Balls, No-Bake Recipe