quick snack recipes

Peanut Butter/Honey/Oat/Chocolate Ball

This Peanut Butter/Honey/Oat/Chocolate Ball recipe is so good, and it is excellent (and easy). I take this to parties because it is simple and mess-free (eating-wise). Healthy eating never tasted so freaking good!

For Your Information

This is a great way to get protein into your kid when they are having a “moment.” FYI…when your child is melting, get them to drink some water and have a protein snack. Their brains need the extra stuff to get back on track and to control those emotions. **This goes for adults as well.**

I have always known that little tidbit, but I don’t think about it at the moment of hysteria. Seriously, your kid is having a come apart, and you are supposed to remember to say, “Sally, you are crying and hysterical. Let’s get a Slim Jim down the hatch with a cup of ice water and then you will be fine.” LOL

Recipe

1 c. oats

1/2 c. chocolate chips (I buy the large Kroger brand gluten-free chips)

Peanut butter, 1/2 c. (gluten-free Kroger brand)

Ground flaxseed, 1/2 c.

1/3 c. honey

Directions

Mix in a large bowl. Put in the fridge to chill. Roll into balls. Then, you can thank me. Or, you can slap yo’ mama cause they are slap-worthy good.

These Peanut Butter/Honey/Oat/Chocolate Balls are a total game-changer. They’re perfect for a quick snack or for packing in a lunchbox for the kiddos. The best part? They’re no-bake and super simple to make! You mix everything together in a bowl, chill, roll them into balls, and you’re done! It’s one of those recipes that you can prep in minutes and enjoy for days. The combination of peanut butter, honey, oats, and chocolate hits all the right spots—sweet, salty, and satisfying. Plus, these energy-packed bites are great for those moments when you need a little extra fuel. I love knowing that it’s a healthier alternative to store-bought treats, and it’s easy to make ahead, so I always have a snack ready when hunger strikes. Keep these on hand, and you’ll never be far from a delicious pick-me-up.

Servings: about 20

Calories: 120