Description
Brazilian oatmeal balls deliver pure energy and comfort in one delightful bite. Rolled with honey, cocoa, and rolled oats, these quick treats provide perfect nutrition for active mornings or afternoon snack breaks.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) old fashioned whole rolled oats
- 0.5 cups (120 ml) raisins or dried cherries or dried cranberries
- 0.5 cups (120 ml) unsalted peanuts or cashews
- 0.33 cups (80 ml) shredded coconut unsweetened or sweetened
- 0.5 cups (120 ml) mini chocolate chips
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) natural creamy peanut butter no sugar added
- 0.33 cups (80 ml) + 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine rolled oats, raisins, peanuts, and shredded coconut in a food processor, pulsing briefly to create a coarse texture without completely pulverizing the ingredients.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine creamy peanut butter, natural honey, pure vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt using a whisk until the mixture becomes smooth and uniform.
- Gradually incorporate the processed dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring consistently until well integrated and thoroughly blended.
- Gently fold in miniature chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Place the prepared mixture in the refrigerator for approximately 20 minutes to allow the ingredients to firm up and become more manageable.
- Using a cookie dough scoop, portion out equal amounts of the chilled mixture onto a clean work surface.
- With clean hands, carefully roll each portion into compact, uniform spheres, applying gentle pressure to ensure they hold together.
- Transfer the completed oatmeal balls to an airtight container, positioning layers of parchment paper between each row to prevent adhesion.
- Store the finished treats in the refrigerator, where they will maintain their texture and remain fresh for several days.
Notes
- Prep these energy-packed snacks in just 30 minutes, perfect for quick healthy bites.
- Mix ingredients partially in food processor to maintain delightful texture and chunk variations.
- Use room temperature peanut butter for smoother blending and easier mixing.
- No-bake recipe means zero oven time and minimal kitchen cleanup.
- Refrigerate balls for firmer consistency and enhanced flavor melding.
- Customize with alternative mix-ins like chia seeds, dried cranberries, or dark chocolate chips for variety.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg