I love Bob’s Red Mill. I love Peanut Butter & Company. When I found out that they were partnering together this month, I was jacked. As a member of the Yum Squad, I was challenged to come up with a recipe involving peanut butter and oatmeal to celebrate #Oatober!
Energy balls are probably my fave snack ever but for some reason I don’t make them often. I mean, they couldn’t be easier – you literally throw everything into a bowl and mix. Form them into bars or balls and you’ve got yourself a tasty and nutritious snack.
I opted for a very simple base but please add in anything you love like raisins, coconut oil, dried fruit, cinnamon, nuts, hemp seeds, or my personal fave, chocolate chips. Variations are limitless and very encouraged.
It’s not a set recipe – adjust to your taste and likings! Find what works for you and keep experimenting. I promise that even the experiments won’t go uneaten! ?
- 1 cup oatmeal
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup almond meal
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2-3 tbsp honey (agave or maple syrup will work)
- Make oat flour by blending oatmeal in a small blender for 5-10 seconds.
- In a medium bowl, add oat flour, almond meal, and chia seeds. Add peanut butter and honey. Mix with hands or a spatula until everything is evenly combined.
- Form balls and place on a plate and refrigerate for about a half hour. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge.
- Used flavored peanut butter for even better results!
- I've found that wetting your hands before making the balls tends to not make it stick to your hands as much.
Let me know what your favorite energy ball flavor combinations are!
These PB energy balls sound amazing. I think dark chocolate would be a great addition!
I like carrot cake energy balls along with chocolate peanut butter.
These are my favorite kind of snack. So nutritious and delicious at the same time. I love adding protein powder, ground flax, and dried cherries sometimes.
I like to make no-bake treats like this. I’d add tiny bits of chopped dates or raisins or dried cranberries.
I love date, coconut, walnuts, and pecan energy balls.
Yum!! White chocolate wonderful or pumpkin spice would be amazing!
Literally need ? look so good
Mint chocolate energy balls all the way!
I would love to try some fall-ish energy balls made up with pumpkin and cinnamon! Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
I am a big fan of chocolate, so I like to put dark chocolate in my energy balls.
The above recipe sounds amazing the one thing I would add is cocoa nibs.
I like the oatmeal and raisin energy balls.
only made them a couple times – but love adding dried tart cherries!
Hmmm..these look so good. My favourite combo would be carrot cake or banana cake.
I have been looking for the perfect fall snack and I think I have found it! Peanut butter lover for life!
Energy balls is definitely my fav kind of snack too! They look so delicious
The only thing that I would add would be a little almond extract to give it that extra almond punch. Thanks for the opportunity. Will be making these on the weekend.
PB and chocolate never fails! That’s my go-to combo
I love to add in some Rice Krispies! They add an unexpected Crunch. And of course some ,chocolate chips!!
I love peanut butter energy balls with chocolate chips added!! Or even white chocolate chips!
3 variations: 1) finish them by rolling in almond flour. Or 2nd variation roll in cocoa powder. 3rd add 1tbs hot sauce of a little kick.