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Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls: just 4 ingredients for the easiest chocolate peanut butter oatmeal balls made with simple, healthy ingredients. No Bake.

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Happy Thursday, friends! How is your week going so far?

As for me, things have been going pretty well—busy, lively and just the right-amount of overwhelming (okay, fine… there might not be such a thing, lemme be positive here lol.)

It’s just that, when things get crazy, I like to skip all of my baking duties (Chandler, don’t you dare start snickering) and get to no-baking some yummy homemade treats.

Enter: today’s super simple & easy chocolate peanut butter oatmeal balls! They’re:

  • Yummy
  • Made with just 4 ingredients
  • Super easy to make
  • And even easier to eat (I mean…)
  • Made with healthy, whole ingredients
  • Vegan, gluten free, dairy free

So let’s set our intention for yummy goodness and make, then eat, all of the yummy oatmeal balls! Ready? Let’s do this!

How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls 

These chocolate peanut butter oatmeal balls are super, super easy to make! First, line a baking sheet (or plate, for that matter) with parchment paper or wax paper.

Then, grab a microwave-safe bowl and add peanut butter & maple syrup to it. For those of you stove-toppers, check out my notes on how to bypass the microwave in the Notes of the recipe. Now, whisk the peanut butter and maple syrup ‘til you make a gorgeous sweet mixture like thickened caramel.

Heat the sweetened pb mix until it’s fragrant and fluffy.

Now, add in your oats and raw cacao powder. Stir and fold everything together until it’s well-combined.

Grab your favorite small or medium cookie scoop and start scooping! 😉 You can even use a plain ‘ol spoon if you don’t mind your oatmeal balls being a bit uneven. Drop each ball onto the sheet you prepared, then you can roll them until you get a smooth sphere.

Enjoy! That’s truly it. 😉

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Simple Ingredients for the Best Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls

  • Peanut Butter – my go-to peanut butter is natural and unsalted, but I’ve had readers try jif-style peanut butter with success.
  • Pure Maple Syrup – lovely flavor, perfect complement to peanut butter and oats. You can use your favorite liquid sweetener, but just bear in mind that you might need to slightly adjust the amount to get the just-right texture.
  • Rolled Oats – you can use gluten free rolled oats, if needed.
  • Raw Cacao Powder or Cocoa Powder – raw cacao is awesome because it’s nutrient-rich, packed with protein, and has delicious bold chocolate flavor. However, if you have classic cocoa powder on hand, that’ll work too!

Yummy No Bake Balls Recipes: Chocolate Paleo Energy Balls • 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Bites 

Why Should I Make This?

  • Super easy to make
  • Delightfully no bake
  • 5-10 mins of prep
  • Tastes like a chocolate cookie + peanut butter oatmeal bar put together
  • Made with the simple, whole and healthy ingredients you love

Super easy soft ‘n chewy chocolate peanut butter oatmeal balls made with just 4 ingredients!

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Whether you’ve been having a bumpy week or a pretty good one, I wish you a wonderful rest of the week ahead. 🙂 I simply cannot wait until our next sweet moment together. Grateful for you.

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️

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5 from 16 votes
Servings: 15 -25 bites, mine made 18 medium-sized bites

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls: just 4 ingredients for the easiest chocolate peanut butter oatmeal balls made with healthy ingredients. No Bake.
Prep: 10 minutes
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Ingredients 

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 (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 small or medium 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.
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Notes

Storing Instructions: 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.
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
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47 Comments

  1. Amanda Livesay says:

    5 stars
    My kids love this as a healthy after school snack!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Yay! That’s so seriously awesome!

  2. Krystle says:

    5 stars
    I love anything with peanut butter but these were outstanding. Love having them as my mid morning snack

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Same here! Aren’t they so perfect for snacking?

  3. Catalina says:

    5 stars
    Peanut butter and chocolate! It can’t be a better treat! Love the idea of vegan treats!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Yes! There’s really so much to love here. 🙂

  4. Debbie says:

    can you substitute honey for the maple syrup?

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Hi Debbie, yes, that should work. Hope you enjoy! 🙂

  5. Pat McGhan says:

    I 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.

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Hi 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! 🙂

      1. Patricia Clark says:

        5 stars
        I added a few additional items….organic dark chocolate chips and unsweetened coconut…..they were awesome!

      2. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

        Oh my goodness, that sounds amazing!!! I’m so glad you enjoyed my recipe, Patricia! 🙂

  6. Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction says:

    5 stars
    This recipe looks so easy and delicious! And you just can’t beat chocolate and peanut butter! 🙂

  7. Cathy @ Lemon Tree Dwelling says:

    Heck yes! I can see myself making these all the time!

  8. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says:

    My husband & I are planning a little road trip and these would be perfect to take along! And so easy to make, too!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Woohoo! Yes, these are absolutely made for road trips! Hope you enjoy the bites and have loads of fun! .

  9. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says:

    5 stars
    I want a least a dozen of these soon!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Haha oh yes! .

  10. Delaney | Melanie Makes says:

    My brother would love these!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      That’s fantastic! Hope he enjoys them Delaney!