No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls

No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls

These easy no-bake peanut butter balls need only a few ingredients and are perfect as a quick snack or sweet treat.

Ingredients

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter

• ½ cup honey or maple syrup

• 1½ cups rolled oats

• ½ cup powdered milk or desiccated coconut

• ¼ cup chocolate chips (optional)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• A small pinch of salt

Method

1. Mix the wet ingredients:
   Add peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla to a bowl. Stir until smooth.

2. Add the dry ingredients:
   Mix in the rolled oats, powdered milk or coconut, and salt.

3. Add chocolate chips:
   Stir them in if you want extra sweetness.

4. Chill the mixture:
   Refrigerate for about 20–30 minutes. This makes the mixture easier to handle.

5. Form the balls:
   Take about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms to make a small ball.

6. Refrigerate:
   Place the finished balls in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes to firm them up.

Storage

Keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for approximately 1 week. They can also be frozen for longer storage.

Easy variations

• Chocolate: Add cocoa powder or extra chocolate chips.

• Coconut: Roll the finished balls in shredded coconut.

• Crunchy: Use crunchy peanut butter and add chopped nuts.

• Less sweet: Reduce the honey and add a little more oats.

Tip: If the mixture is too sticky, add a little more oats. If it’s too dry or crumbly, add a small amount of peanut butter or honey.