Description
Irresistible peanut butter oatmeal balls bring comfort and nostalgia to snack time with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor. Sweet energy bites deliver quick protein and delightful crunch for hungry souls seeking satisfying nourishment.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1.33 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
Wet Ingredients:
- 0.75 cup natural, unsalted creamy peanut butter
- 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, whisk peanut butter and maple syrup until achieving a silky, homogeneous consistency.
- Gradually incorporate rolled oats into the mixture, ensuring each oat cluster becomes thoroughly enveloped by the creamy binding agent.
- Using clean hands or a specialized cookie scoop, carefully craft compact spheres, maintaining uniform size and consistent shape.
- Delicately position the freshly molded orbs onto a parchment-lined tray, creating gentle separation between each sphere.
- Transfer the prepared tray to the refrigeration unit, allowing the energy bars to solidify and develop enhanced structural integrity for approximately half an hour.
- Once chilled, transfer the protein-rich bites to an airtight storage container, preserving their texture and preventing moisture absorption.
- For optimal enjoyment, consume within one week and store consistently at cool temperatures.
Notes
- Swap maple syrup with honey or agave nectar for different flavor profiles and sweetness levels.
- Add a sprinkle of chia or flax seeds for extra nutritional boost and omega-3 benefits.
- Experiment with dark chocolate chips or crushed nuts mixed into the base for added texture and crunch.
- Roll balls in shredded coconut, cocoa powder, or crushed graham crackers for an elevated presentation and extra flavor dimension.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Breakfast
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg