These 3 ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls are super simple to make, and are made with healthy whole food ingredients. They are an excellent snack, or great for a little afternoon energy.
We absolutely love the ease and simplicity of making these little snack bites with just a few pantry ingredients. Ready in just 15 minutes, you can have a quick and delicious snack that is naturally sweet and full of plant-based ingredients!
If you’re looking for an easy and healthy snack that has only 3 ingredients – these simple peanut butter balls are our favorite. And unlike many snacks out there, are made with just 3 simple whole ingredients and no added junk!
This is one snack is that tasty, but also super easy to make. Add your 3 ingredients into a food processor, whirr away, and you have a homemade treat ready in minutes.
These little bites last up to a week in the fridge, but are also great to freeze for longer-term storage. I like doubling this recipe, and freezing half so I have a quick snack ready for lunches or when the craving hits!
These 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls Are
- Taste
- Creamy
- Easy to Make
- Naturally Sweet
- Whole
- A Fantastic Snack
- Vegan, Vegetarian, and Dairy Free
One of the Best Pantry Staple Snacks
This peanut butter energy bites recipe is a fantastic pantry-staple treat! It uses many staple ingredients kept in a dry pantry or cupboards – most of which you may already have on hand. Keeping a well-stocked pantry makes it easy to come up with delicious and healthy meals using a few staples you can rotate.
I made a list of my Top 125 Plant-Based Pantry Staples that always keep stocked. And you can check out all my favorite pantry staples here. By stocking up on healthy whole ingredients you can cook delicious recipes without a trip to the store!
What’s In These Peanut Butter Energy Balls?
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- Dates – dates add natural sweetness to recipes, and have a fantastic flavor! I’ve been adding dates to everything lately (smoothies especially) – I buy dates by the box and add them to treat, desserts, and just enjoy them as a snack with nut butter.
- Rolled Oats: I used old fashioned rolled oats for this recipe. They hold up a bit better than quick cooking oats, so I would recommend old fashioned or rolled oats for these.
- Peanut Butter: I like to use an unsalted peanut butter in all my recipes, so I can control the amount of salt and sugar. I like natural peanut butter as there is no added palm oil too.
What’s the Best Food Processor for Oat Balls?
We have this fantastic food processor that has lasted us years and years, and I have to say I’ve been very happy with it! It gets weekly use, and is great for chopping ingredients for sauces, making hummus, and pureeing vegetables.
It’s inexpensive, easy, basic and gets the job done! While you can make this pesto in a blender, I prefer using our food processor to get the texture just right.
How Do I Make These Vegan & Gluten Free Peanut Butter Balls?
- Soak dates in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes before starting. This will allow the dates to absorb some water and process easier. Drain after soaking.
- In a food processor, add the drained dates, rolled oats, and peanut butter. Start processing on low speed and work up to high speed. You want the date and oats to be finely chopped.
- Take about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a ball. Repeat until all the dough is finished.
- Refrigerate for at least 15 before enjoying!
Easy Meal Prep Snacks That Are High Protein
This peanut butter oatmeal balls recipe is the perfect treat for healthy homemade meal prep. I am a huge fan of meal prepping, batch cooking, and making recipes ahead. I love the convenience of cooking once and being able to enjoy healthy homemade meals during the week when I don’t have time.
I have dozens of tried & true meal prep recipes you can browse through. With just a little planning and prep, you can have a week’s worth of recipes ready in the time it would take to make one portion. Just batch cook, divide into individual containers, and place in the fridge or freezer for later! I also made a list of my favorite meal prep products on Amazon that I use weekly. They make cooking easy.
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3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups dates
- 1 cup rolled oats not quick oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
Instructions
- Soak dates in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes before starting. This will allow the dates to absorb some water and process easier. Drain after soaking.
- In a food processor, add the drained dates, rolled oats, and peanut butter. Start processing on low speed and work up to high speed. You want the date and oats to be finely chopped.
- Take about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a ball. Repeat until all the dough is finished.
- Refrigerate for at least 15 before enjoying!
Notes
Dietary Modifications
- This recipe is vegan/vegetarian/dairy free.
- To make this gluten free, ensure all ingredients you use are certified gluten free.
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Great to eat anytime yummy