Made with only 3 ingredients, these no-bake peanut butter oatmeal balls are the perfect start to your morning. These energy bites are packed with flavor and can be whipped up in only 5 minutes!

peanut butter balls stacked together on a white plate

If you are looking for a quick & easy on-the-go breakfast, look no further than these 3-ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls. They are so easy to make it should be illegal. Any no-bake recipe is something I always ending up wanting to remake, because they are just too easy not to.

These no-bake peanut butter energy bites are packed with everything you need for a well-rounded snack and perfect for a grab-and-go situation. I love making these and keeping them on hand for when I get a little hungry!

If you love recipes using oats, you should definitely give my Protein Overnight Oats a try, as well as my Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal.

Recipe Ingredients

ingredients needed to make peanut butter oatmeal balls
  • Oatmeal- For this recipe, you’re going to want to use old-fashioned or rolled oats. They are sturdy and give the best texture for these oat balls. You could also use quick oats, just know that the texture might be a little different. I would avoid using steel-cut oats.
  • Peanut butter- I used regular creamy peanut butter for this recipe (think like Jif or Skippy). I didn’t test with natural peanut butter, but if you want to use natural I would make sure to use one without a lot of oil and make sure the oil is fully mixed in before using. Natural peanut butter typically has a dryer texture than creamy, so this might affect the texture of your oatmeal peanut butter balls.
  • Honey- Honey is used as our sweetener and binding agent for this recipe, but we don’t need a lot!

Step by Step Instructions

oats, peanut butter, and honey in a mixing bowl
oat mixture fully mixed in a bowl with a rubber spatula
tbsp measuring spoon with oat balls rolled out on a plate

Step 1:

In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the peanut butter for about 30 seconds, or until it reaches a runny consistency. This is to make it easier to mix.

Step 2:

In a large bowl, mix the oats, peanut butter, and honey until fully combined.

Step 3:

Use a tbsp-sized measuring spoon to scoop the oatmeal mixture and roll it into a ball in the palm of your hand. Place on a parchment paper-lined plate and place in the fridge until they firm up.

Can I add protein powder?

Absolutely! If you want to make these protein peanut butter oatmeal bites, I would remove 1/4 cup of oatmeal and add in 1/4 of vanilla, peanut butter, or even chocolate protein powder.

peanut butter oat ball with a bite taken out of it next to a spoon full of peanut butter on parchment paper

Substitutions/Add ins

Here are some fun ideas to change up these peanut butter oatmeal balls:

  • Use almond butter, cashew butter, or another nut butter you love. If you are nut-free use sunflower butter!
  • Use gluten-free oats to make this recipe gluten-free. You can also swap the honey for maple syrup to make this vegan.
  • Add chia seeds for an extra boost.
  • Add mini chocolate chips, cinnamon, or shredded coconut for a little extra flavor.

Storing & Freezing

These energy bites are stored best in the fridge in an airtight container. They stay fresh for up to a week in the fridge or a month in the freezer.

pile of peanut butter balls on parchment paper with a spoon full of peanut butter

Want to try more oatmeal recipes?

overhead shot of carrot cake baked oatmeal in a round white dish

Creamy Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal with Cream Cheese Icing
3 jars of different flavored overnight oats on a wooden board with toppings on each.

Quick & Creamy High Protein Overnight Oats

Oat Flour Pancakes

Oatmeal Creme Pies

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5 from 13 reviews

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls

Yield: 25 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Author: Kelly Nash
Made with only 3 ingredients, these no-bake peanut butter oatmeal balls are the perfect start to your morning. These energy bites are packed with flavor and can be whipped up in only 5 minutes!
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups (162 g) old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup (258 g) peanut butter
  • ¼ cup (84.75 g) honey

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the peanut butter for about 30 seconds, or until it reaches a runny consistency. This is to make it easier to mix.
  • In a large bowl, mix the oats, peanut butter, and honey until fully combined.
  • Use a tbsp-sized measuring spoon to scoop the oatmeal mixture and roll it into a ball in the palm of your hand. Place on a parchment paper-lined plate and place in the fridge/freezer until they firm up.

Notes

  • You can use any nut butter you would like for this recipe.
  • Add in ideas: chia seeds, mini chocolate chips, cinnamon, or shredded coconut.
  • Storing: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to a month. 
Calories: 96kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 48mg, Potassium: 92mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 8mg, Iron: 1mg
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