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3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls

Whip up these 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls in minutes! Made with creamy peanut butter, a natural sweetener, and a binding agent, they’re rich, protein-packed, and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for a quick snack, energy boost, or healthy treat, these no-bake bites are simple, customizable, and utterly satisfying. Just mix, roll, and chill—pure homemade goodness in every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl Large enough to mix all ingredients easily.
  • 1 Spoon/Spatula For stirring and combining ingredients.
  • 1 Measuring Cups To measure peanut butter, sweetener, and binding agent.
  • 1 Measuring Spoons For precise measurement of smaller ingredients (if needed).
  • 1 Baking Sheet To place peanut butter balls for setting.
  • 1(optional) Parchment Paper Prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier.
  • 1(optional) Cookie Scoop Helps create evenly-sized balls.
  • 1(optional) Refrigerator/Freezer Used to chill the peanut butter balls for a firmer texture.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Peanut Butter Use creamy or crunchy based on preference. Natural peanut butter may require additional binding.
  • ¼ to ½ Cup Sweetener Options: Honey, maple syrup, or powdered sugar. Adjust for sweetness.
  • ¾ to 1 Cup Binding Agent Options: Oats, graham cracker crumbs, or protein powder. Adjust for consistency.

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Mixing Bowl
    Take a large mixing bowl and add peanut butter, sweetener, and binding agent.
  • Mix the Ingredients
    Use a spoon or spatula to mix until all ingredients are well combined.
  • If the mixture is too dry, add a little more peanut butter. If too sticky, add more binding agent.
  • Shape the Balls
    Take small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls (about 1 inch in size).
  • Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized balls
  • Chill the Peanut Butter Balls (Optional)
    Place the peanut butter balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to help them firm up.
  • Serve & Store
    Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container.
  • Keep in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to a month.
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