Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Balls Recipe: A Delicious Treat!
A classic and delicious treat made with peanut butter, oats, and chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter and powdered sugar until well combined.
- Add the rolled oats and vanilla extract, and stir until fully incorporated.
- Form the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler.
- Dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Place the chocolate-covered balls back on the baking sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate is set.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For a healthier option, use natural peanut butter and reduce the sugar.
- Feel free to add chopped nuts or dried fruit for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg