Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
Diet Category: Vegan • Vegetarian • Plant-Based • Dairy-Free • Gluten-Free* • High-Fibre • No-Bake • 4-Ingredient
*Use certified gluten-free rolled oats if required.
Introduction
These easy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls are a simple no-bake snack made with just four wholesome ingredients: rolled oats, chia seeds, natural peanut butter and maple syrup. Soft, chewy and naturally sweet, they're perfect for meal prep, lunchboxes or a quick plant-based snack.
The combination of oats, peanut butter and chia seeds provides fibre, plant-based protein and unsaturated fats, while maple syrup adds just enough sweetness to bring everything together. With no baking required, these vegan oatmeal energy balls are quick to prepare and easy to keep in the fridge for whenever you need a convenient snack.
Naturally vegan and dairy-free, these peanut butter oat balls are also easy to make gluten-free by choosing certified gluten-free oats.
Benefits of the Main Ingredients
Rolled Oats
Rolled oats provide complex carbohydrates and are an excellent source of soluble fibre, particularly beta-glucan. Oat beta-glucan has been shown to help maintain healthy blood cholesterol levels as part of a balanced diet. Oats also provide manganese, phosphorus, magnesium and plant-based protein.
Chia Seeds
Chia seeds pack plenty of nutrition into a small serving. They're particularly rich in dietary fibre and provide plant-based protein, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. Chia seeds are also one of the richest plant sources of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential omega-3 fatty acid.
Natural Peanut Butter
Natural peanut butter provides plant-based protein and predominantly unsaturated fats, helping make these oatmeal balls more satisfying. Peanuts also provide vitamin E, niacin, magnesium and other important nutrients. Choosing a natural peanut butter made primarily from peanuts can help keep added sugar and unnecessary ingredients to a minimum.
Maple Syrup
Maple syrup adds sweetness and helps bind the oats, chia seeds and peanut butter together. While it contains small amounts of minerals and naturally occurring plant compounds, maple syrup is still a free sugar, so these oatmeal balls are best enjoyed as part of an overall balanced diet.