How To Make Peanut Butter Balls
Peanut butter balls are delicious!! This is a great snack for children and grown ups alike. They are kept in Ziploc bags in the freezer and when we manage to have any (they are eaten so fast!). Full of all sorts of goodness, it’s one snack that will not only tide your family over until you can finish up supper, but one you can feel good about letting them have.
What You’ll Need:
Ingredients:
- quick oats
- peanut butter
- powdered milk
- honey*
*Note about honey: If you have children under the age of two, substitute corn syrup as raw honey poses health risks.
How To Make Peanut Butter Balls:
Measure oats into mixing bowl.
Measure out milk and add it to the mixing bowl
These are seriously irresistible. Enjoy having this delicious and nutritious snack around!
If you’re feeling creative, feel free to add your favorite additives to your peanut butter balls! Adding some extra ingredients can take your peanut butter balls to the next level of flavor and texture. Here are some delicious add-in ideas to consider:
- Crushed Graham Crackers: Stir in some crushed graham crackers to the peanut butter mixture for a subtle hint of sweetness and a satisfying crunch.
- Mini Chocolate Chips: Mix in mini chocolate chips for bursts of chocolatey goodness throughout the peanut butter balls.
- Chopped Nuts: Add chopped nuts such as peanuts, almonds, or pecans for extra crunch and a nutty flavor.
- Toasted Coconut Flakes: Incorporate toasted coconut flakes into the peanut butter mixture for a tropical twist.
- Dried Fruit: Mix in chopped dried fruit such as raisins, cranberries, or chopped apricots for a chewy texture and a pop of sweetness.
- Pretzel Pieces: Stir in crushed pretzel pieces for a salty-sweet contrast that adds crunch and flavor.
- Crispy Rice Cereal: Mix in crispy rice cereal to add a light and crispy texture to the peanut butter balls.
- Flavored Extracts: Experiment with different flavored extracts such as almond extract, coconut extract, or maple extract to enhance the flavor profile of the peanut butter balls.
- Spices: Add a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom to the peanut butter mixture for a warm and aromatic flavor.
- Protein Powder: For a protein-packed treat, mix in some protein powder of your choice to boost the nutritional content of the peanut butter balls.
Feel free to get creative and customize your peanut butter balls with your favorite add-ins to suit your taste preferences. The possibilities are endless!
Ingredients
- 2 C honey or corn syrup
- 3 C creamy peanut butter
- 5 C dry milk powder
- 6 C quick oats
Instructions
- Mix all together with hand mixer. Form into balls with hands and freeze on waxed paper lined cookie sheets until hardened. Store in freezer in ziploc bags. (Makes about 100)
Oh my stars! We made these last night and are instant addicts!!!
This is very simular to what I call “VBS Energy Balls”. I use maple syrup rather than honey, nonfat dry milk powder, chunk-style peanut butter, quick-cooking rolled oats, cornflakes and raisins. Great snacks for kids!!!
Wow, I’ve never had these. They look delicious and very kid-friendly. Is there anything that can be subbed for the powdered milk? I don’t normally buy it. I couldn’t believe how expensive a box of it was the last time I checked!
I’m sending this to my sister, she watches her grandchildren and I’m sure they would love these.
I love all your recipes and your stories. Keep up the good work.
Love these. My husband and I use Whey Protein instead of dry milk in our PB Balls. They are great for a quick breakfast or afternoon/midnight snack. 🙂
How much and what kind of “whey protein”?
Just made these and Mmmmm good! We did half “plain” and the other half we added dried cranberries. 🙂 The kids loved rolling them. 🙂 Can’t wait to surprise hubby when he comes in tonight. 🙂
I can’t wait to try this recipe out on the kids in our schools cafeteria. I was looking for something I could make for them that would be healthy. My Grandma made peanut butter balls with raisins and they were sooo good!
Thanks!