No-bake peanut butter balls

Here’s a simple and delicious No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls recipe — perfect for a quick treat or snack!

🥜 No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls

Ingredients:

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter

• ½ cup honey or maple syrup

• 2½ cups old-fashioned oats (you can pulse them in a blender for a finer texture, if desired)

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

• ¼ teaspoon salt (optional, if using unsalted peanut butter)

• Optional mix-ins:

  • Mini chocolate chips

  • Chia seeds

  • Shredded coconut

  • Ground flaxseed

Instructions:

1. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   In a large bowl, stir together the peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) until smooth.

2. Add Dry Ingredients:
   Add oats, vanilla, and salt. Mix until well combined. Stir in any optional mix-ins at this point.

3. Chill (optional):
   If the mixture is too soft to handle, chill in the fridge for 20–30 minutes.

4. Form Balls:
   Roll into 1-inch balls using your hands or a cookie scoop.

5. Store:
   Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.