Description
These 3 ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls are a simple no bake snack made with rolled oats natural peanut butter and soft Medjool dates. They are naturally sweet satisfying and easy to prepare with minimal equipment making them perfect for quick snacks meal prep or busy days.
Ingredients
Plain rolled oats one full cup using old fashioned oats for the best chewy texture
Natural crunchy peanut butter half a cup made only from peanuts and salt and well stirred
Medjool dates twelve medium pieces fully pitted and soft for natural sweetness and binding
Instructions
1. Soften the peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl until smooth and easy to stir then set aside
2. Warm the pitted Medjool dates in a heatproof bowl until very soft and sticky
3. Add the oats softened peanut butter and warm dates to a food processor
4. Blend the mixture until a moist crumb forms and the mixture holds together when pressed
5. Add a small amount of water or melted peanut butter if the mixture feels too dry
6. Scoop portions of the mixture and roll gently into smooth bite sized balls
7. Place the finished balls on a plate and enjoy immediately or store for later
Notes
Rolled oats give the best structure and texture but instant oats can be used for a softer result
Natural peanut butter works best since it binds the mixture without added oils or sweeteners
Crunchy peanut butter adds texture while smooth peanut butter creates a more uniform bite
Medjool dates are ideal because they are soft naturally sweet and blend smoothly
Store the balls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week
They can also be refrigerated for a firmer texture or frozen for longer storage
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American