With just a few healthy ingredients, you can mix up these No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls in minutes to share with the kids. They pack in protein and whole grains, and are a dessert or snack that stores well for days.
Add the peanut butter and honey to a medium bowl. Warm in the microwave for 15 seconds.
If you want a more even final texture, grind the rolled oats and 1/2 cup of the coconut in a blender or food processor.
Stir the oats, coconut, chocolate chips and dried fruit into the bowl with the peanut butter and honey to combine well.
Use a tablespoon-size measuring spoon to portion out rounds.
Roll in the remaining coconut if desired. Serve.
Notes
Place onto a plate and refrigerate for 10 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
To make these without coconut, simply omit and use an equal portion of additional oats.
Nut-free: Use sunflower seed butter in place of the peanut butter.
Grind the oats or use instant oats so the final balls have a cookie-dough like texture.
Warm the peanut butter and honey so they are easy to stir as needed.
Chop the chocolate so it's more evenly distributed throughout the balls. (You can also do all chocolate and no dried fruit if desired.)
Use a dried fruit your kids like and cut into smaller pieces if needed.
Wet your fingers slightly if the batter is sticking to your hands OR chill the dough for 5-10 minutes to help it firm up and be a little less sticky.
Roll in coconut or skip that step.
You can also coat in melted chocolate chips. I've melted 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips in a heat-safe bowl with 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil. Heat in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until melted. Use a fork to roll each bite in the melted chocolate, add a few sprinkles if desired, and transfer to a parchment-paper-lined tray. Chill in the fridge to set.