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    Home » Recipes » Dessert

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Balls

    Mar 11, 2013 by Kaitlin

    These tasty vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Balls are a fun way to include some healthy oats, nuts, and seeds in your diet while also treating your sweet tooth! Great for snacking and dessert.

    Small bowl of vegan chocolate peanut butter oat balls

    These Chocolate Oat Balls are a fun way to include some oats, nuts, and seeds in your diet while treating your sweet tooth.

    Plus they are made quick and easy on the stovetop with only a few minutes of preparation time.

    Ingredients laid out for chocolate peanut butter oat balls

    Ingredients for Chocolate Oat Balls

    For this recipe you will need:

    • Peanut butter: I use creamy and natural peanut butter. Or simply substitute your favorite nut butter such as almond butter, sun butter etc.
    • Vegan chocolate chips
    • Old-fashioned rolled oats: Be sure to use gluten-free if needed.
    • Pure maple syrup: This is a great natural sweetener with delicious flavor. However you could substitute agave if desired.
    • Almonds: I use raw, unsalted almonds since that's usually what I have on hand.
    • Ground flax seed: I use golden flax.
    • Sunflower seeds
    Vegan chocolate oat balls preparation

    I enjoy these oat balls for quick snacks and dessert because they don't leave me feeling heavy and full. Plus they provide a nice energy boost.

    For a peanut-free version: Substitute the peanut butter with almond butter or other favorite nut butter. (Though I haven't tried this personally.)

    Storing

    We store ours in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 7 days. (But they never seem to last that long!)

    Peanut butter oat snacks on a white plate

    For more inspiration, also browse all dessert recipes.

    Small bowl of vegan chocolate peanut butter oat balls

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Balls

    These tasty treats are a fun way to get oats, nuts, and seeds in your diet. Easy to make and stores in the fridge for quick snacks or dessert.
    4.80 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer
    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: Gluten-Free Option, Vegan
    Servings: 10 (1.5-inch balls)

    Ingredients

    • 1/4 cup peanut butter (creamy & natural)
    • 1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips
    • 1/2 cup rolled oats (GF if desired)
    • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or agave, etc.)
    • 1/4 cup almonds, crushed
    • 1/8 cup ground flax seed
    • 1/8 cup sunflower seeds

    Instructions

    • In a small pan over medium heat, add peanut butter and maple syrup. Stir and let heat for a few minutes until creamy and melted.
    • Add remaining ingredients.
    • Stir with spatula for 1-2 minutes to combine until chocolate thoroughly melts.
    • Remove from heat and let the mixture sit in the pan for about 10 minutes to cool.
    • When it cools enough to touch, mold into balls. (They'll harden further as they sit.) We store ours in an airtight container in the fridge.

    Notes

    Larger batches: If making large batches (doubling or tripling the recipe) I put the balls on a baking sheet and place in the freezer for about a half hour to set + harden. Then transfer them to a container in the fridge for storage. (This helps prevent them from sticking together.)

    Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

    Nutrition Facts
    Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Balls
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    146
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    9
    g
    14
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    13
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Potassium
     
    127
    mg
    4
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    15
    g
    5
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    8
    g
    9
    %
    Protein
     
    4
    g
    8
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    37
    mg
    4
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    If you are enjoying these vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Balls, also check out:

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    • Chocolate Chip Banana Oat Cookies

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    1. Unknown

      May 01, 2017 at 6:03 pm

      Can I leave the chocolate chips out and just use more of the oats and nuts? Or sub cocoa powder?

      Reply
      • Kaitlin McGinn

        August 18, 2017 at 6:59 pm

        The melted chocolate is what helps bind these together. I'm unsure if cocoa powder would be enough to hold them with the peanut butter and maple syrup/agave. Would love to hear if you tried it and how it went!

        Reply
    2. Wendy

      March 01, 2017 at 12:39 am

      I don't have flax seed or sunflower seeds so can I just leave them out? Do I need to increase the amount of oats? Would love to make them now without have to make a trip to the store. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

        April 04, 2017 at 5:30 pm

        Hi Wendy! You can just increase the oats and/or almonds in place of the sunflower and flax.

        Reply
    3. Tami Brodbeck

      June 03, 2016 at 2:27 am

      Just made these; used almond butter, and substituted chia seeds and shredded raw coconut, and added a little vanilla (1 tsp?). I doubled the recipe and rolled them into 32 balls! These are delicious, and will be a staple at our house!

      Reply
      • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

        June 18, 2016 at 8:20 pm

        Fantastic adaptions, Tami. Thank you so much for sharing your helpful feedback!

        Reply
    4. Donna

      May 16, 2014 at 3:19 am

      I thought your Chocolate Oat Balls would be a 5-star recipe but turns out they are a "6" in my kitchen! Tasty treat!!!

      Reply
      • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

        May 16, 2014 at 4:13 pm

        Hi Donna! So great to hear that - thank you for your kind feedback!

        Reply
      • Donna

        May 16, 2014 at 11:45 pm

        Love them... I do!!! Have made them several times. Even eating only one satisfies me, and that is important! GREAT recipe! I hope others try them!!!

        Reply
    5. Anonymous

      October 24, 2013 at 5:37 pm

      Looks yummy...and healthy. Can you suggest a substitution for peanut butter, please? Thank you.

      Reply
      • Kaitlin M

        October 29, 2013 at 6:22 pm

        Is it for a peanut allergy? If so, almond butter or other nut butters would work perfectly!

        Reply
      • Anonymous

        December 16, 2013 at 2:41 pm

        Thank you so much for replying. Didn't check your message earlier. My husband doesn't really like taste of peanut butter, so I will try other recommendations. Thanks again.

        Reply
    6. Anonymous

      August 29, 2013 at 4:56 pm

      Do you think you can add protein powder to this recipe?

      Reply
      • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

        September 03, 2013 at 5:21 pm

        Great idea! I think that would work wonderfully - let me know if you give it a try!

        Reply
    7. BottomsUpTrainin

      July 15, 2013 at 3:15 pm

      These look amazing! Do you think I could replace chia seeds in place of the sunflower seeds? I just don't have any on hand.

      Reply
      • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

        July 15, 2013 at 4:46 pm

        I bet that would be great!

        Reply
    8. Andrea

      April 12, 2013 at 12:17 am

      How essential is the oats? Any suggestions for a substitution? I don't eat any grain. Would cooked quinoa work? Or perhaps chia since it absorbs liquid and binds things together?

      Reply
      • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

        April 12, 2013 at 8:30 pm

        The maple syrup/agave, peanut butter, and chocolate are what binds these together so you wouldn't have to worry about finding something to do that. We love the oats, but you could surely try chia seeds! You could also just increase the nuts and sunflower seeds if you want.

        Reply
    9. Leah

      March 12, 2013 at 7:24 pm

      We have made these several times and my girls adore them. I admit, I love them too.

      Reply
      • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

        March 13, 2013 at 3:54 pm

        So great to hear your girls enjoy them - thanks for sharing!

        Reply

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