Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Power Balls
Every time I make these, my family acts like I created a culinary masterpiece, laboring in the kitchen for hours. When, in reality, they come together in one bowl and take less than 30 minutes from start to finish.
I used to call these 5-Minute No-Bake Peanut Butter Power Balls. But I made them last night, and determined that, unless you can roll the balls with the speed of Buddy the Elf, these take longer than five minutes to make.
Sorry if I misled you. But the “no-bake” part is accurate: they involve no heat and no ovens, making them perfect for summer.
Sweet and rich, like a dessert; yet hearty and nutritious like a snack. The combination of simple sugars, fiber, protein, and fat makes for a perfect on-the-go breakfast or a pre-workout energy boost.
And you probably have most of this on hand!
Great for kids on the go or a pre-workout energy boost for moms and teens.
Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Power Balls
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 electric mixer optional
- 1 Wooden Spoon
- 1 spatula
- 1 measuring cup
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter recommend all natural, no sugar. You can sub with a different nut butter, but I have not tried that
- 1 cup honey Use raw honey if you have it. For vegan, use maple syrup or agave nectar. If your peanut butter has sugar in it, reduce this amount to taste.
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup puffed rice cereal
- 1/2 cup raisins or dried fruit of choice
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips For vegan, use dairy-free
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional
Instructions
- Using your stand mixer and the paddle attachment, add peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) to your mixing bowl, and mix well. Alternatively, you can mix by hand with a wooden spoon, but you'll need to get in there with your hands for the next step.
- In a separate bowl, combine oats, puffed rice, raisins, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts (if using).
- Add dry combination to the peanut butter and honey a little at a time, while the mixer is still mixing on a medium-low setting, scraping down the sides and cleaning off the paddle as needed.
- The mixture should be a firm, sticky dough. If it is not wet enough to make a ball, add a little more peanut butter. If it's too soft, add a little more rice cereal.
- Spoon the mixture into your hands and form into balls. Golf ball sized is nice.
- Technically, you can eat these immediately, but I think the texture is much better after they've been refrigerated for at least an hour.
- Place them in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. They will keep for a long time. I honestly don't know how long, because my family eats these within the first two days.
Notes
| Macronutrient | Grams | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | ~46g | ~184 kcal |
| Protein | ~8g | ~32 kcal |
| Fat | ~23g | ~207 kcal |