Description
These no-bake Chunky Monkey Oatmeal Balls are a healthy and energizing snack packed with oats, ripe banana, creamy peanut butter, and sweet mini chocolate chips. Enhanced with honey, vanilla extract, and crunchy walnuts, these bite-sized treats are perfect for quick meal prep, lunchboxes, or post-workout fuel, requiring no cooking and minimal prep time.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
- ¼ cup (45g) mini chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup (125g) peanut butter
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 2 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, peanut butter, mashed banana, honey, and vanilla extract until a uniform mixture forms, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add Mix-Ins: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips and chopped walnuts to distribute evenly throughout the mixture without breaking up the chips or nuts.
- Chill Mixture: Place the bowl in the refrigerator and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to allow the mixture to firm up for easy rolling.
- Form Balls: Remove the chilled mixture from the refrigerator and roll it into 12 bite-sized balls using your hands, trying to make them as uniform as possible.
- Store: Transfer the oatmeal balls into an airtight container and keep them refrigerated to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute almond butter for peanut butter if preferred for a different flavor or allergy needs.
- These oatmeal balls freeze well and can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months for longer shelf life.
- For added nutritional benefits, consider mixing in chia seeds or flaxseeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American Snack
