4-Ingredient Oatmeal Raisin Balls
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These oatmeal raisin balls pack a powerful punch with just four simple ingredients, making them the ultimate on-the-go snack.
A yummy blend of hearty oats, sweet raisins, creamy peanut butter, and a hint of honey all rolled into one perfectly portable bite-sized treat. These oatmeal raisin energy bites satisfy hunger pangs.
They’re great if you’re rushing to work, hitting the gym, or simply need a quick pick-me-up between meals for you and your kids.
I also love that they’re a one-bowl no-bake recipe. I love easy recipes and this one fits the bill. Plus, you probably have the ingredients in your pantry right now.
If you need more gluten free snacks I have plenty!
Tools to use for this recipe
For this recipe you will need:
- large bowl
- measuring spoons and cups
- airtight storage container for leftovers
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
Oatmeal Raisin Ball Ingredients
- some oats
- peanut butter
- honey
- raisins
Make sure you use certified gluten free oats if you need this recipe to be gluten free. Oats are naturally gluten free but often get cross-contaminated with wheat.
How to Make Oatmeal Raisin Balls
Step 1: Mix the ingredients. Place the peanut butter, oats, honey, and raisins in a large bowl. Mix them together with a spoon until the peanut butter is evenly mixed.
Step 2: Roll into balls. Roll into balls and place on a baking sheet that is lined with parchment paper. Place them in the fridge to firm up.
Step 3: Eat & keep them stored in the fridge. Store them in the fridge in an airtight container.
Substitution Ideas
These no bake oatmeal raisin balls are easy to customize. You can use chocolate chips instead of raisins or you could keep the raisins and add some chocolate chips.
Dried fruit would be another fun swap or add-in.
Use any kind of peanut butter, like crunchy, plain, or sweetened. It’s up to you. You can also use almond butter, cashew butter, sun butter, etc.
You could go wild and add in a sprinkle of ground cinnamon to compliment the raisins.
How to Store Oatmeal Raisin Balls
Keep the oatmeal raisin bites stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
More gluten free snack recipes to try
- Garlicky Kale Chips
- Unique Potato Chip Substitutes
- Greek Yogurt Bark
- Gluten Free Corn Dog Muffins
- Lemon Bliss Balls
If you love snacks, here are more desserts and snacks! Make sure to check out my huge collection of gluten free dinner recipes.
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Oatmeal Raisin Ball Recipe
Oatmeal Raisin Balls
These oatmeal raisin balls pack a powerful punch with just four simple ingredients, making them the ultimate on-the-go snack.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups oats
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Place the peanut butter, oats, honey, and raisins in a large mixing bowl. Mix together the ingredients with a spoon until the peanut butter is mixed evenly.
- Roll into balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place the baking sheet with the finished balls in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm.
- Store the snack balls in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 258Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 105mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 3gSugar: 17gProtein: 7g
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Carol Lovett is the founder of Ditch the Wheat and a Globe and Mail bestselling author of the cookbook, Ditch the Wheat. She has been eating gluten free since 2010. She loves all things food, natural living, and spiritual. She's also a reiki master and crystal healer.
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