Healthy Peanut Butter Balls
These Healthy Peanut Butter Balls are an easy, no-bake snack made with natural peanut butter, oats, and honey. Packed with protein and naturally sweetened, this quick energy bite recipe is perfect for meal prep, lunchboxes, or a wholesome grab-and-go treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed optional
- ¼ cup mini dark chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prep
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Stir peanut butter well before measuring.
- Mix
- In a large bowl, combine peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup).
- Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Add oats and flaxseed.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Mix until fully combined. The mixture should be thick and slightly sticky.
- Roll
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture.
- Roll into a ball using your hands.
- Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat until mixture is used (about 12–16 balls).
- Chill
- Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until firm.
- Transfer to airtight container for storage.
Notes
- If mixture is too sticky, chill 10–15 minutes before rolling.
- If too dry, add 1 tablespoon peanut butter or honey.
- Store in refrigerator up to 1 week.
- Freeze up to 3 months in airtight container.
- Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.
- Substitute sunflower seed butter for nut-free option.