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

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!)

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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.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

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

Saturated Fat

Trans Fat

Polyunsaturated Fat

Monounsaturated Fat

Potassium

127

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Sodium content: This is omitted as I cannot provide an accurate number. I encourage you to calculate your own to provide a much more precise reading based on the exact ingredients, brands, and amounts you're using.

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