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!
Author:Lauren
Prep Time:20 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Yield:34 bites 1x
Category:Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
Method:Mixing
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
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1cup (268g) natural peanut butter
3/4cup (91g) old-fashioned oats
1/2cup (53g) vanilla whey protein isolate
1/4cup (87g) honey
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1/2cup 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!