Mini chocolate chips add a decadent touch that makes oatmeal balls perfect for snacking or a grab-and-go breakfast. I don’t always have time to make myself a fresh breakfast on weekday mornings, so I try to have healthy breakfast options ready ahead of time. Easy Oatmeal Balls are perfect for that! It only takes about a half hour to make these sweet, delicious protein balls, and most of that is chilling time. They can be kept for 2 weeks in the fridge or even longer if you freeze them. Then you can just grab one or two of these peanut butter chocolate chip energy balls on your way out the door, and have an amazing day! If you have a bit more time, try making Baked Oatmeal Cups filled with fruit and yogurt, Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars, or Baked Oatmeal with Berries and Nuts. You might also like my Chocolate Overnight Oats, Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars, or Peanut Butter Bread recipes!
Why You’ll Love This Oatmeal Ball Recipe
Ingredients In Oatmeal Balls
Here’s what you need to make this delicious snack: Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Rolled Oats: Old-fashioned oats work best in this recipe. Instant or quick oats can be used, but the balls will have a softer texture. Raisins: These add sweetness, and after a quick trip in the food processor, help to stick the ingredients together. Peanuts and Coconut: These add bulk and flavor to the mixture. Unsweetened finely shredded coconut is preferred, but the sweetened kind can also be used. Natural Creamy Peanut Butter: Look for one without added sugar or salt. You can also use almond butter. Honey: this natural sweetener works with the peanut butter to bind the dry ingredients together into a mixture that you can roll into balls. Vanilla Extract, Cinnamon, and Salt: Add some flavor to your oatmeal balls! Mini Chocolate Chips: I love a little bit of chocolate in the morning. Mini chocolate chips are ideal as you’ll have chocolate in every single bite.
How To Make Peanut Butter Protein Oatmeal Balls
Recipe Tips
Switch up the ingredients. Instead of raisins, try dried cranberries, dates, or other soft dried fruits. Peanut butter can be replaced by almond butter, sunflower butter, or any similar product. Mini chocolate chips are key to ensuring that there is lots of chocolate in every bite, but you can also use regular-sized chips or chopped chocolate if you like. Try these with dark chocolate or white chocolate too! If you don’t have a food processor, you can try to pulse the ingredients in a blender instead. It might be easier to do a few batches rather than adding everything at once. You can also chop up the nuts and raisins by hand. If your energy balls won’t stick together you should add a bit more nut butter or honey to the mixture. On the other hand, if the mixture seems too wet, add in extra oats or coconut until it’s perfect. This recipe makes 16-18 oatmeal balls that are about 225 calories each and with at least 6 grams of protein. You can make them smaller or larger if it makes sense for you. If I’m making energy balls for kids, I sometimes make them half-sized so they’re just one bite.
Storing Tips
These easy protein-packed oatmeal balls can last for 2 weeks in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer! Pack them in an airtight container, with parchment paper in between layers so that they don’t stick together.
What To Serve With Oatmeal Balls
Enjoy for Breakfast: Bliss balls go wonderfully with a Mixed Berry Smoothie, Veggie Omelet, or a perfect cup of coffee. As a Healthy Snack: Pop one or two of these protein balls in your lunchbox for a tasty on-the-go snack! They’re also perfect for after kids’ sports games or taking on car trips. Kids also love Lucky Charms Treats, made with their favorite cereal. Make up a batch of these delicious and healthy Oatmeal Balls today, and enjoy them for breakfast or snacks all week long! Be sure to pin the recipe for next time too. © Little Sunny Kitchen
