How To Make Peanut Butter Balls
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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)
My brother saw this recipe and said, “Oh, I’ve made those before They’re VERY addictive!” When I asked him where he got the recipe, he said, “In my students’ handwriting book!” (he used to be a teacher) Think I’ll whip up a batch of these to ration out ~snickers~ and bring back some fun memories! Thanks Christy!
You are going to love them Debbie! They are very addictive.
Christy, You have got to try cooking with natural peanut butter. When my kids were young, I was making Christmas Candy, they were fussing at me for using “my peanut butter” that’s what they called it. So I made one recipe with their peanut butter and one with natural peanut butter. After tasting both, they wouldn’t eat the candy made with regular peanut butter. After you try it, I will tell you how to store it.
I will have to check it out.
OH MY GOODNESS!!!! When I saw this post it was 2:45..my kids get home at 3:15…I RAN to walmart and grabbed the stuff and mixed it up while my kids were doing homework. YUMMY!!!! Definitely our new fav snack! I had to halve it bc I dont have a hand mixer so had to use my kitchen aid. Luckily I didn’t clean it yet, cause I”m going to mix up more right now!
I am so glad that you liked them Barbara!!!
do you eat these frozen , or at room temp???
Both! 🙂
We eat them both ways here Laura, I keep them in the freezer but if we are headed out for the day I just throw some in a baggie and by the time we arrive they are at room temp, if we haven’t eaten them all.
wonder how these would taste dipped in chocolate? we always need our chocolate!!
I bet they would be great!
That was my first thought too!
I was wondering the same thing… so won’t post hope to get an answer… lol
ooops missed the replies. sorry so lets dip…. ha ha
That was my first thought, too.
Thank you so much for this! One of my teachers (about 25-30 yrs ago-gosh I’m old) made these for us at school and I lost the recipe. My kids are going to love these.
Hmm. Can I make these without the powdered milk? I’m out. 🙁