These oatmeal bliss balls are an easy energy ball recipe with no food processor needed. They're a no-bake treat made with simple ingredients and minimal added sugar!
Oatmeal energy balls are an addicting sweet snack but made with nutritious ingredients like natural peanut butter, rolled oats, honey, and protein powder. They're also so versatile and any flavors can be added, like these chocolate peppermint bites!
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I love the chocolate and peanut butter combo because they compliment each other so well! These chocolate peanut butter bliss balls can be quite addicting and honestly taste like those peanut butter blossom cookies with a chocolate kiss on top!
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Equipment
- Large mixing bowl - I like using a pretty big mixing bowl (at least 5-qt) to make sure there's room to really mix the dough together without spilling over.
- Rubber spatula - my chosen tool to mix, a rubber spatula works well because the dough won't stick to it once it's fully mixed!
- Parchment paper - parchment paper is a good non-stick material to lay on top of a baking sheet so you can drizzle some chocolate on top of the bites and easily take them off to eat or store for later!
- Tablespoon or 1-Tablespoon cookie scoop - for uniform sizing of each bite, I recommend using a Tablespoon (like an actual measuring spoon or spoon from your silverware drawer!) or a small cookie scoop.
Ingredients
Full ingredients, measurements, and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Natural peanut butter - peanut butter is the star of the show in this recipe. We highly recommend using a natural peanut butter for a couple of reasons. I highly recommend using a natural peanut butter to get some healthy fats in this recipe! Natural peanut butter should only have peanuts and maybe salt in the ingredients label. Some nut butters contain hydrogenated oils, which are trans fats (and we want to limit our consumption of these). Plus, it's runnier, making it easier to mix with the other ingredients!
- Rolled oats - old-fashioned regular oats are my go-to for this recipe. They're full of B vitamins and fiber to help maintain a steady blood sugar.
- Vanilla protein powder - this adds protein (obviously) as well as a sweetness. I like to use a vanilla whey isolate protein for this oatmeal bliss balls recipe. It helps to boost the protein content as well as bind the ingredients together! I look for a third party certification whenever choosing supplements, just to be sure I know what I'm consuming since supplements aren't regulated by the FDA.
- Honey - while still sugar, honey adds a natural sweetness to these chocolate peanut butter bites. If you want to make the recipe vegan, you can use maple syrup!
- Pure vanilla extract - this just adds a little bit of extra vanilla flavor to these peanut butter oatmeal balls and brings all the flavors together.
- Chocolate chips - I like to melt chocolate chips and drizzle the chooclate on top. You can also mix in mini chocolate chips instead of melting and drizzling!
How to Make Oatmeal Bliss Balls
Step 1: Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Step 3: Roll into tablespoon-sized balls using an actual tablespoon or mini cookie scoop and place onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Then drizzle with melted chocolate!
*I recommend putting them in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to let the chocolate harden before eating, but this step isn't necessary if you can't wait! 🙂
Step 2: Mix with a rubber spatula until combined. You want the dough to be smooth and fully mixed!
Variations & Substitutions
Substitutions
- You can substitute any nut or seed butter for peanut butter: sunflower butter, cashew butter, almond butter, etc.
- Pure maple syrup can be used in lieu of honey.
- I haven't tried using plant-based protein powder in this recipe, so you may need to tweak the honey and peanut butter amounts to result in the same texture as whey!
- Instant or quick oats can be substituted for old-fashioned; however, steel cut oats won't work as well.
Variations
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and/or use chocolate whey isolate protein for double chocolate protein balls! I'd add an extra tablespoon or two of honey to help bind the cocoa powder.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of chia seeds or hemp seeds for an extra boost of fiber and healthy fats and texture.
- Throw in 2-3 tablespoons of raisins, dried cranberries, dried apple chunks, or even chopped medjool dates to put a fruity spin on these protein balls!
Pro Tips
These are the perfect meal prep recipe for a healthy snack or breakfast when you have those busy mornings. Simply make 1-2 batches of this oatmeal bliss ball recipe ahead of time and store in a sealed container in the fridge or freezer until you're ready to enjoy!
These chocolate peanut butter bliss balls also make a great party or potluck recipe! I'll sometimes double this recipe and make a bunch for a party or get-together with friends and family. They definitely don't last long!
Storage Instructions
Store these energy bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or fridge for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months!
Recipe FAQ
Oatmeal bliss balls are a great balanced snack, full of protein, complex carbohydrates, and unsaturated fats. They make a great snack, sweet treat, or part of a breakfast! However, like anything, I always recommend consuming in moderation.
These peanut butter bliss balls are made of natural peanut butter, old-fashioned oats, vanilla protein powder, honey, salt, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips.
I recommend eating these oatmeal bliss balls within 10 days of making them so they don't dry out. They can also last in the freezer for up to 3 months!
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Oatmeal Bliss Balls
These oatmeal bliss balls are an easy energy ball recipe with no food processor needed. They're a no-bake treat made with simple ingredients and minimal added sugar!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 34 bites 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup (268g) natural peanut butter
- ¾ cup (91g) old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup (53g) vanilla whey protein isolate
- ¼ cup (87g) honey
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
- ½ cup milk chocolate chips, optional
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl (except chocolate chips if you want to drizzle melted chocolate on top).
- Roll peanut butter mixture into balls, ~1 tablespoon in size using a measuring spoon or small cookie scoop.
- Place onto baking sheet, ~1-2 inches apart.
- Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, ~30-60 seconds.
- Using a fork, scoop some melted chocolate and slowly drizzle onto bliss balls.
- Put the bites into the refrigerator or freezer for 5-10 minutes, just for the chocolate to harden.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Store these energy bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or fridge for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months!
- These are the perfect meal prep recipe for a healthy snack or breakfast when you have those busy mornings. Simply make 1-2 batches of this oatmeal bliss ball recipe ahead of time and store in a sealed container in the fridge or freezer until you're ready to enjoy!
- These chocolate peanut butter bliss balls also make a great party or potluck recipe! I'll sometimes double this recipe and make a bunch for a party or get-together with friends and family. They definitely don't last long!
Substitutions
- You can substitute any nut or seed butter for peanut butter: sunflower butter, cashew butter, almond butter, etc.
- Pure maple syrup can be used in lieu of honey.
- I haven't tried using plant-based protein powder in this recipe, so you may need to tweak the honey and peanut butter amounts to result in the same texture as whey!
- Instant or quick oats can be substituted for old-fashioned; however, steel cut oats won't work as well.
Variations
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and/or use chocolate whey isolate protein for double chocolate protein balls! I'd add an extra tablespoon or two of honey to help bind the cocoa powder.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of chia seeds or hemp seeds for an extra boost of fiber and healthy fats and texture.
- Throw in 2-3 tablespoons of raisins, dried cranberries, dried apple chunks, or even chopped medjool dates to put a fruity spin on these protein balls!
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 83
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 42
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 1
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