No guilt here, if you pop more than just a couple. These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls are sweetened with maple syrup, gluten free, healthy and require no baking!
Quick and simple snack recipes like this one are what make my life easier. These require only a few simple ingredients that you most likely already have on hand.
Plus these Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls don't require any baking.
I like keeping a batch of these in the fridge at all times. They make the perfect guilt free snack, that fights off that sweet tooth.
Which to be honest, I've been having a lot more of lately. I can't seem to get enough of these little guys.
All you need for these yummy little morsels are oats, avocado oil, maple syrup, peanut butter, chocolate chips and chia seeds. You can add protein powder, if you'd like.
That's totally up to you!
Can I use something other than peanut butter?
Sure! You can use your favorite nut butter. I love using vanilla almond butter.
Do I have to add the chia seeds?
Nope. That is totally your call. I have also done ground flax seeds. Use what you have. These are good with chia and without. They only add a nutritional boost, not really flavor.
How can I change these up?
White chocolate chips, caramel chips, no chocolate chips, peanut butter chips...just about any "chips" will work.
Add chopped nuts, dried fruits, etc. Just know that adding any more dry ingredients may affect the outcome. You may need more wet ingredients. {I have not made these using chopped nuts or dried fruits.}
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No guilt here, if you pop more than just a couple. These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls are sweetened with maple syrup, gluten free, healthy and require no baking!
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned oats - we like Bob's Red Mill
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a food processor combine the oats and chia seeds. Pulse until you have broken the oats down just a bit.
- Add the peanut butter, maple syrup and avocado oil. Pulse to combine.
- Remove the dough (it's thick and sticky) and add to a bowl. Pour in the chocolate chips and stir to combine.
- Form into tablespoon size balls, and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Place in the freezer for 20 minutes to allow to firm up a bit. Remove and place into an air tight container. Store in the fridge.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 136Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 52mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 4g
