4 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Balls (V, GF, DF): a super easy ‘n healthy recipe for soft, chewy chocolate protein bites that taste like rich chocolate peanut butter cookies! Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Healthy.
Happy August! Can you believe it’s August already? Feels like just a second ago that I was complaining about it still snowing in Boston…
… in April! Then I blinked and it was summer. And another blink (when will I learn to stop blinking) and it’s August!
But you won’t be hearing any complaints from me. I love, love, love all of the pumpkin that’s to come. Making and re-making all of my old, beloved pumpkin recipes (pumpkin bread, maple pecan pumpkin muffins, pumpkin breakfast bars… even a pumpkin pie smoothie!!) and getting out my cozy blankets. What is it about being wrapped up in a thick, cozy blanket that feels so good?
And yet, there’s still this teensy, tiny period in between summer and fall that’s known, and shall forever be known as, back-to-school!! Every year, no matter how old I get, I’m swept into the fervor of back to school. Maybe it’s all those years of ingrained schooling. Maybe it’s because two of my sisters teach. Or maybe it’s because I live so close to my young nephews that I get excited, too!
Or, maybe…
…it’s the SNACKS!!!
What better excuse to challenge myself to make the easiest and tastiest snacks possible than back-to-school? I keep hearing one of my friend’s say in my head, “Ain’t nobody got time for that!”
So I’ve made it my mission in life and on the ol’ blogeroo to make and share the easiest healthy snacks possible. Welcome to my latest easy + healthy snack creation: 4 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Balls.
They’re currently Erik and my favorite snack. Super duper easy to make. One of my favorite aspects of these snacks? They keep FOREVER. Okay, not forever, Fact Police. But for at least 3 months. We tried our darnedest to keep them for longer, but could no longer resist eating them all.
Even though we made a triple batch.
And there were peanut butter chocolate chip oatmeal breakfast bars, vegan chocolate cupcakes, and no bake peanut butter oatmeal cookies also in the house. What can I say? We’re snack fiends!
I’m probably gonna put together a nifty recipe roundup so you can find all of my favorite protein-packed, easy to make, healthy snacks in one place pretty soon. But in the meantime, here are a few of my faves:
- 3 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites
- Easy Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Cookies
- Gluten Free Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Bites
In case you’re not convinced, allow me to shower you with all the best bulletpoints about these 4 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Balls. These no bake bites are…
- super easy to make
- with just a 5-10 min prep time
- vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free
- are super tasty, just like a combination chocolate cookie and peanut butter oatmeal bar
- stay yummy for a few months–at least 3 (as Erik and I’ve tested)
- wonderfully allergy-friendly and plant-based!
- just the protein-packed energy bites you’ve been searching for
- truly so amazing when paired with this 4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Homemade Frosty Recipe
- made with the healthy, whole ingredients you know and love 🙂
So whaddya say? Are you ready to rock and roll? I so could not help myself! I’ll grab my favorite 2-tablespoon cookie scoop (let’s be honest, all three of them!), you grab the peanut butter. I’ll meet ya in the kitchen! Thank you so much of stopping by, chatting with me and making all of these delicious creations. I hope you and your loved ones just love these!
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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If you enjoyed this 4 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Balls recipe, then you’ll just love these healthy gluten free vegan peanut butter snack recipes:
More Chocolate Peanut Butter Snack Recipes
- Easy Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies
- 4 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Oatmeal Bars
- Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Cookies
- 3 Ingredient No Bake Gluten Free Peanut Butter Granola Bars
4 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Balls (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Protein-Packed)
- Yield: 15-25 bites, mine made 18 2-tablespoon bites 1x
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4 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Balls (V, GF, DF): a super easy ‘n healthy recipe for soft, chewy chocolate protein bites that taste like rich chocolate peanut butter cookies! Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free.
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural, unsalted creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup gluten free rolled oats
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside.
- In a large, microwave-safe bowl, add peanut butter and maple syrup. Whisk together until well mixed.
- Heat in 20-second increments in the microwave until warm and fragrant, and the mixture begins to dry out and become fluffy (about 4-7 rounds). Whisk in between heating increments. *Stovetop instructions in Notes.
- Add oats and cocoa powder to the peanut butter mixture. Stir and fold until thoroughly combined.
- Using a 1-tablespoon or 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop and drop balls onto the prepared baking sheet, evenly spaced apart. Using your hands, roll into bites. Enjoy immediately, or, chill in the freezer for 15-25 minutes before storing. Storing instructions below.
Adapted from my 3 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies.
Try my 4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bites or my 4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies!
Notes
– Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or at room temperature for 1-3 months.
– *Stovetop Instructions: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add peanut butter and maple syrup. Whisk until well incorporated. Stir occasionally, heating until this mixture begins to bubble. Remove from heat and carefully pour over the dry mixture.
- Category: No Bake, Snacks, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Protein-Packed, Healthy
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Here are a few items I used in today’s recipe. 🙂
Cookie Sheet | Microwave-safe Mixing Bowls | 2-Tablespoon Cookie Scoop | Maple Syrup | Gluten Free Rolled Oats | Unsweetened Cocoa Powder | 1-Tablespoon Cookie Scoop | Silicone Spatulas | Unbleached Parchment Paper
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Debbie says
October 13, 2019 at 3:07 pmcan you substitute honey for the maple syrup?
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
October 14, 2019 at 2:00 pmHi Debbie, yes, that should work. Hope you enjoy! 🙂
Pat McGhan says
May 26, 2019 at 6:20 pmI love this recipe. Do you have an idea of calories for your 2T scoop energy ball?
I am tracking calories. Thanks for a great recipe.
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
May 28, 2019 at 9:57 amHi Pat! So glad to hear you enjoyed them! I’m in the process of adding nutrition info to all of my old recipes, and it’s a bit of a slow process. I should have them in here soon—thanks for your patience! 🙂
Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction says
August 23, 2018 at 10:18 amThis recipe looks so easy and delicious! And you just can’t beat chocolate and peanut butter! 🙂
★★★★★
Cathy @ Lemon Tree Dwelling says
August 14, 2018 at 5:57 pmHeck yes! I can see myself making these all the time!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
August 11, 2018 at 11:23 amMy husband & I are planning a little road trip and these would be perfect to take along! And so easy to make, too!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
August 13, 2018 at 12:54 pmWoohoo! Yes, these are absolutely made for road trips! Hope you enjoy the bites and have loads of fun! .
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
August 11, 2018 at 4:13 amI want a least a dozen of these soon!
★★★★★
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
August 13, 2018 at 12:50 pmHaha oh yes! .
Delaney | Melanie Makes says
August 11, 2018 at 12:36 amMy brother would love these!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
August 13, 2018 at 12:50 pmThat’s fantastic! Hope he enjoys them Delaney!
Jamielyn says
August 10, 2018 at 8:50 pmSuch an easy and yummy snack!
★★★★★
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
August 13, 2018 at 12:49 pmYou know it Jamielyn! .
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
August 10, 2018 at 8:25 pmNo bake cookies have always been a favorite. I have missed them since I have been eating cleanly. THIS recipe is exactly what I’ve been looking for!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
August 13, 2018 at 12:49 pmWoohoo! No bake treats are definitely the best. 🙂 Hope you enjoy these Dorothy!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
August 10, 2018 at 4:05 pmOMG I love the flavor of these!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
August 13, 2018 at 12:48 pmYay! Isn’t it just the best combo? .
Brittany Audra @ Audra's Appetite says
August 9, 2018 at 9:17 pmI already know I love these (as well as the rest of my family!) since we love the 4 ingredient no bake chocolate peanut butter oatmeal cookies! Literally tastes like a brownie or a no-bake cookie…but SO much healthier for you! 🙂
★★★★★
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
August 10, 2018 at 12:58 pmYay! That’s so wonderful to hear Brittany! I’m thrilled that everyone enjoys them. ☺️ And yes on the brownie taste—gotta love that chocolate flavor! .
Shashi at SavorySpin says
August 9, 2018 at 6:29 pmWhen it comes to snacking, am always reaching for PB + Chocolate so this recipe with oats and maple syrup is perfect for me – thanks so much for sharing it, Demeter!!
★★★★★
Shashi at SavorySpin says
August 9, 2018 at 6:27 pmWhen it comes to snacking, am always reaching for PB + Chocolate so this recipe with oats and maple syrup is perfect for me – thanks so much for sharing it, Demeter!
★★★★★
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
August 10, 2018 at 9:46 amOh yes! All of those add up to some seriously tasty treats. . Thanks Shashi!
Jessica Formicola says
August 9, 2018 at 6:20 pmYou can never go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate! These look amazing!
★★★★★
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
August 9, 2018 at 7:45 pmNo you can’t Jessica! Such a perfect combo! .
Amy | The Cook Report says
August 9, 2018 at 6:15 pmThese look like the perfect healthy snack!
★★★★★
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
August 9, 2018 at 7:45 pmYou’ve got that right Amy! .
Amanda says
August 9, 2018 at 5:52 pmThis has all the makings of a perfect treat: peanut butter, oatmeal, gluten free and no bake. I need to make a batch for afterschool snacks!
★★★★★
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
August 9, 2018 at 7:45 pmYes, so many amazing ingredients in these bites! ☺️ Hope you and the kids enjoy Amanda!
Helen @ family-friends-food.com says
August 9, 2018 at 5:21 pmThese look fabulous! I’m not a huge peanut fan but I think they would also be great with almond butter. I might try them with sunbutter too, to make them school-lunchbox-friendly. Thanks!
★★★★★
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
August 9, 2018 at 6:24 pmYes, these are perfect for lunches! So easy and versatile! 🙂