Peanut Butter Bliss Balls (5 minute recipe! GF / vegan options)
Servings 16
These peanut butter bliss balls only call for 5 ingredients! They’re naturally gluten-free, refined sugar-free and dairy-free with a vegan option.
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups (109 grams) quick oats
- 1/3 cup (85 grams) natural peanut butter or almond butter (no added salt/sugar)
- 1/4 cup (80 grams) runny honey or brown rice syrup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt if using unsalted nut butter
- 3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips optional
- 3 tablespoons peanuts finely chopped, optional
Instructions
For a typical protein ball texture:
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the peanut butter, honey, vanilla (and salt, if using).1/3 cup (85 grams) natural peanut butter, 1/4 cup (80 grams) runny honey, 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Stir in the oats until combined and then the chocolate and peanuts, if using. Roll into 3/4" balls.1 1/3 cups (109 grams) quick oats, 3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips, 3 tablespoons peanuts
For a fudgier texture:
- In a food processor fitted with an S-blade, pulse the oats a few times until they're broken down a bit more, but not fine and powdery like oat flour. You can also use the small jar meant for making nut butter of a high-speed blender (like a Blendtec or Vitamix, not a normal blender).
- Dump the pulsed oats into a bowl and mix the peanut butter, honey, vanilla (and salt, if using) in the food processor.
- Once combined, add the oats, and pulse a few times until a dough forms. If using the chocolate and peanuts, remove the dough to a ball, stir those in, and roll into 3/4" balls. If not adding them, you can just roll them into balls from the food processor.
For either version:
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to 2 months.
Notes
- I don't recommend using honey that has crystallized. Even if you melt it, it might re-crystallize and make the bliss balls crumbly.
- If you're gluten-free, make sure to use gluten-free oats.
- If you're vegan, make sure to use brown rice syrup and vegan chocolate.
- The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.
Nutrition
Calories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 0.4mgSodium: 22mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mgNet Carbs: 15
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