Here’s a super solid, classic version (takes like 10 minutes):
Basic Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
Ingredients
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1 cup rolled oats
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½ cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
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⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
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¼ cup chocolate chips (optional but highly encouraged)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Mix everything in a bowl until fully combined.
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Chill for ~10–15 minutes if the mix feels sticky.
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Roll into bite-sized balls.
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Eat immediately or refrigerate.
Easy Tweaks (choose your fighter)
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Protein boost: add 1–2 tbsp protein powder
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More crunch: chia seeds, flaxseed, or chopped nuts
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Chocolate overload: cocoa powder or mini M&Ms
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Less sweet: reduce honey, add a splash of milk
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PB & jelly vibes: mix in dried strawberries or raspberries
Storage
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Fridge: up to 1 week
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Freezer: up to 2 months (great straight from frozen 👀)
If you want these vegan, high-protein, kid-friendly, or dessert-level indulgent, say the word and I’ll dial it in.