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These Coconut Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls are the easiest no-bake snack ever! Packed with oats, peanut butter and coconut, they’re perfect for lunchboxes, after-school munching, or a quick snack on the go!
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Why I Love This Recipe
- No-bake: Just like my No Bake Cookie Dough Balls, there’s no need to turn on the oven for these. Just mix and roll!
- Simple pantry ingredients: Just oats, peanut butter, honey, and coconut. Ingredients you probably already have on hand!
- Kid-approved: Naturally sweet and chewy, they’re a great recipe to make with your kids! They’re a hit with little ones and adults alike.
- Perfect for meal prep or snacks on-the-go: Coconut Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls store and freeze well. A great snack stash for busy days!
The Ingredients
- Rolled oats: The base of the recipe! Oats give the balls their structure and a hearty chewy texture.
- Creamy peanut butter: Helps everything stick together.
- Honey: A natural sweetener that also acts as a binder. It gives these balls just the right amount of sweetness without being overpowering.
- Shredded coconut: Adds a soft, chewy texture and a subtle coconut flavor that makes these feel extra special (and helps achieve that “snow ball” look that kids love!).
- Optional add-ins: Mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, chia seeds, or a pinch of salt can be mixed in for extra flavor or crunch.
Tips and Tricks
- Swap the peanut butter: Use almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
- Make them chocolatey: Stir in a tablespoon of cocoa powder or add mini chocolate chips for a chocolate-coconut twist.
- Add protein or seeds: Mix in a scoop of your favorite protein powder or a tablespoon of chia seeds, flax seeds, or hemp hearts.
- Adjust sweetness: Use more or less honey (or maple syrup) depending on your sweetness preference.
- Make them gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.
More No-Bake Recipes
Next time you’re looking for a quick, easy snack that kids love, make these Coconut Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls! Let me know what you think of this recipe by leaving a comment and rating below!
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Coconut Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
These no-bake Coconut Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls are sweet, chewy, and made with just a handful of pantry ingredients, the easiest snack to make with kids!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (you can also use almond, cashew, or sunflower butter)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 serving protein powder (optional)
Instructions
- Place the oats (and optional protein powder) in a food processor or blender and pulse until finely ground.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the peanut butter and honey.
- Add the ground oats to the peanut butter mixture and continue to stir until thoroughly combined.
- Using 1 tablespoon of the mixture at a time (I like to use a mini ice cream scooper or a spoon), roll into balls or logs.
- Place the coconut in a separate bowl or plate and roll the balls in the coconut to completely cover.
Notes
- To Freeze: place balls on a sheet tray and freeze for 30 min. Remove, place in a ziploc bag, label and keep frozen up to 3 months. They’re delicious to eat right out of the freezer, too.
Nutrition
Serving: 2balls | Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 20mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g
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I got a similar recipe from Trader Joe’s organic flax meal package- only it calls for the one cup of oats (whole not ground), maple syrup 1/3 cup, peanut butter 1/2 cup, flax meal 1/2 cup, vanilla extract 1 tsp… but I like the idea of grinding the oats – I use Bob’s Red Mill organic oats.
I love these and make them often for a healthy snack for my 4 y/o (and me!). Has anyone ever tried freezing these with good results?
My family loves these! My husband is a huge peanut butter lover and who knew coconut would pair so well with it??
I have made these two days in a row now, and both times my husband and two girls (1 and 4) have eaten them ALL before I was done rolling them! Per some other suggestions, I used a 1/4 cup of honey rather than a 1/2 cup. Even using fresh ground, unsweetened peanut butter and unsweetened coconut the 1/4 honey made these plenty sweet enough. These are a huge hit in my house, and I thank you for these easy, kid (and husband) friendly recipes. I haven’t made one thing from your site that we haven’t liked! Keep up the great, very appreciated, work!
Thank you all for the tip on the honey. I made this tonight and barely used 1/8 c honey because the coconut peanut butter I used was sweet. These are waaaaaay relish for kids’ school snacks. Only made about 9 balls though, fyi
These are such a wonderfully delicious, protein packed snack! My daughter is sooo picky, and would probably eat crackers all day if I let her. At least with these I know that pb is giving her some protein. Super easy to make, and lasts a long time in a tupperware!