Description
Homemade oatmeal balls combine wholesome ingredients for a delightful snack perfect for wellness-focused individuals. Rolled with care and packed with nutritional benefits, these treats offer quick energy and satisfying comfort for hungry palates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) old fashioned whole rolled oats
- 0.5 cups (120 ml) mini chocolate chips
- 0.5 cups (120 ml) raisins or dried cherries or dried cranberries
- 0.5 cups (120 ml) unsalted peanuts or cashews
- 1 cup (240 ml) natural creamy peanut butter (no sugar added)
- 0.33 cups (80 ml) + 2 tbsps honey or maple syrup
- 0.33 cups (80 ml) shredded coconut (unsweetened or sweetened)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Pulse rolled oats, raisins, peanuts, and shredded coconut in a food processor to create a coarse, textured mixture without completely grinding the ingredients.
- Wet Mixture: Whisk peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and sea salt in a large mixing bowl until smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Combining Ingredients: Gradually fold the processed dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring consistently to create a uniform blend, then gently incorporate chocolate chips to ensure even distribution.
- Chilling: Refrigerate the mixture for 20 minutes to firm up and enhance moldability.
- Shaping: Using a cookie dough scoop, portion out the chilled mixture onto a clean surface. With clean hands, roll each portion into compact, uniform spheres, applying gentle pressure to maintain structural integrity.
- Storage: Place the oatmeal balls in an airtight container, separating layers with parchment paper, and refrigerate to preserve freshness and texture for several days.
Notes
- Pulse Precisely: Briefly process ingredients to maintain texture, avoiding over-blending that could make the mixture too fine or pasty.
- Blend Thoroughly: Whisk wet ingredients until completely smooth to ensure even distribution of flavors and consistent texture.
- Chill for Success: Refrigerate mixture for 20 minutes to enhance binding and make rolling easier, preventing sticky hands during shaping.
- Smart Storage: Use parchment paper between layers to prevent balls from sticking together, keeping them fresh and individually intact in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg