Easy 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bites

These are my all time favorite no bake 3 ingredient peanut butter oatmeal bites! Packed with nutrients and ready in 5 minutes for a quick and easy healthy snack or treat!

My favorite no bake peanut butter oatmeal protein bites

You are just going to love how simple and easy this 3 ingredient snack recipe is. These peanut butter oatmeal energy bites are full of nutrients and healthy fats. Plus they’re sweetened with just fruit!

Make these peanut butter energy bites for a quick and easy no bake treat to have throughout the week! They take just 5 minutes to make and are perfect for both kids and adults alike!

There’s even some fun variations to keep these 3 ingredient energy bites exciting, including a chocolate drizzle, adding in some plant based protein, and even a few different flavor combinations!

The three ingredients you need:

For these oatmeal energy bites, the only 3 ingredients you need are:

• Dates: I used pitted Medjool dates
• Oats: use rolled oats or old-fashioned here. Not steel cut! If you need gluten free, make sure they are gluten-free certified.
• Peanut butter: I love making my own peanut butter, but any creamy smooth unsalted peanut butter will work!

There are some optional add ins. If you’d like to make these into peanut butter protein balls or add a chocolate drizzle for a healthy dessert, you can add in:

• Vegan vanilla protein: I use Nuzest vanilla pea protein or Bob’s Red Mill vanilla protein!
• Chocolate chips: I like to melt the chocolate and create a drizzle. You can also dip them into chocolate, or fold in the chocolate chips after you’ve blended the mixture.

How to make no bake 3 ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls

All you’ll need for these no bake oatmeal balls are your ingredients, a food processor or blender, and a cookie scoop (or just use your hands!).

The full recipe with its ingredient measurements is found down below in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. However, we’ll go over a brief overview here!

1. Make sure your dates are soaked prior to beginning. You’ll then drain them (but save 1-2 tbsp of water in case your mixture is dry!).
2. Blend the dates until smooth. It should be a sticky paste!
3. Add in the oats and peanut butter, and blend again. You’ll get a crumbly flour mixture that when pressed together, forms into oat balls!
4. Use a cookie scoop to form the dough mixture into bites. My cookie scoop is about 1.5 tbsp, so I got 14 peanut butter energy bites. Depending on how big your scoop is, you’ll get more or less! Use your hands to roll the dough into a ball pressed together.
5. Freeze the peanut butter oatmeal balls for 15 minutes. This just ensures they’re sticking together! Then drizzle with chocolate if desired, or leave them as simple 3 ingredient peanut butter energy bites!

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Can I eat raw oats in oatmeal energy bites?

Yes, you can eat raw oats in oatmeal energy balls! But if you have any doubts, I use sprouted rolled oats by One Degree Organics that are perfect for consuming. They’ve already sprouted them (read: soaked and dried!) so it makes digesting them easier if you have some trouble with raw grains!

Would maple syrup work in place of dates?

Unfortunately, the dates really act as a binder for these 3 ingredient peanut butter oatmeal bites, so I wouldn’t try replacing the maple syrup with dates. Check the section below for date ingredient swaps that work!

Can I freeze these peanut butter oatmeal bites?

Absolutely! To freeze these 3 ingredient peanut butter oatmeal bites, simply place them in an airtight container and into the freezer for up to 3 months.

To enjoy, you can eat them frozen or allow them to thaw for 20-30 minutes at room temperature. I personally love them frozen!

What if my energy bite mixture is too dry and not sticking together?

If your energy bite mixture is too dry, you can add in 1-2 tbsp of water or 1 tbsp of peanut butter and blend the mixture again. Sometimes the mixture gets too dry if your peanut butter isn’t thoroughly mixed together with the oil from the peanuts (a natural separation that occurs when peanut butter sits in its jar).

Make sure that your peanut butter is stirred and mixed with the oil to prevent your date energy ball mixture from drying out.

Date Energy Bites Ingredient Swaps & Add ins

If you want to switch up the flavor of these peanut butter oatmeal balls from time to time, here are a few different swaps and add ins you can make!

Energy Bite Swaps

• Peanut butter: almond butter, macadamia nut butter, chocolate hazelnut butter, cashew butter, or if you’re nut free, sunflower seed butter.
• Dates: prunes or dried figs
• Oats: 1/2 cup vegan flavored pea protein or 1/4 cup vegan flavored pea protein and 1/4 cup cacao powder

Energy Bite Add Ins

• Before blending optional flavor add ins: 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tbsp chia seeds, 1/2 cup coconut flakes, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp chai spice blend, 1 tsp espresso powder with 1 tbsp cacao powder
• After blending optional flavor add ins: dried cranberries, dried raisins, dried blueberries, crushed peanuts or other nuts, chocolate chips, or vegan chocolate gems

I hope you absolutely love these peanut butter oatmeal balls as much as I do! If you make them, leave a comment down below, as well as a rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ so that others may find them!

As always, I absolutely love to see your beautiful creations on Instagram and Pinterest, so be sure to tag me there!

Happy no-baking!

More protein vegan energy bites:

Vegan Protein Chocolate Truffles

No Bake Chocolate Hazelnut Energy Bites

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