I love these little power balls! So easy to make, no bake, made with wholesome ingredients and totally portable for those on-the-run afternoon snacks. I had some leftover raisins from when I made The BEST Oatmeal Raisin cookies, so I have been trying to use my stash of raisins up while they are still plump and juicy. These are like the healthier version of my oatmeal raisin cookies. No weird ingredients in these either.
Just six ingredients and 5-minutes to make. And healthy. In case you missed them, make sure you check out my Protein Powder PB Poppers and my Healthy Peanut Butter Powder Poppers recipes.
Oatmeal Raisin Power Balls
Print RecipeIngredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup fresh raisins (or mini chocolate chips)
Instructions
Dump the peanut butter in a medium-sized microwave safe bowl. Microwave peanut butter for approximately 35-seconds (or until it gets a little melty). Remove from microwave and stir in the honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt. Stir until all ingredients are completely combined. Add the oats and raisins to the mixture and stir until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Place a piece of parchment paper on a cookie sheet (for easy clean up) and scoop tablespoon sized balls onto the cookie sheet. Place cookie sheet in the refrigerator to allow the balls to completely chill.
Once balls are set and cold, place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
If you balls are too wet, then add additional oats until mixture is to a rollable form. If your mixture is too dry, add additional honey until you reach your desired consistency.
Maybe you don’t like raisins? Well switch them out with chocolate chips!
28 Comments
Stacy | Pop Kitchen
March 28, 2017 at 10:20 AMI love how simple and easy these are. Who doesn’t love oatmeal and raisins? But I feel like the peanut butter in these makes me think of peanut butter cookies. And the combo just sounds so appetizing!
Kelly
March 28, 2017 at 3:40 PMThank you Stacy! I wasn’t sure about the peanut butter in these, but it totally works! You could even use almond butter for a lighter flavor! Just add a bit more oatmeal if your almond butter is runny. The peanut butter I used was thick! Xoxo 😘
lithenna_
March 28, 2017 at 12:14 PMI do like the idea, but I’d rather use chocolate chips! 😉
Kelly
March 28, 2017 at 3:42 PMI am TOTALLY with you there!! Try mini chocolate chips instead!! I made these for a friend, so that’s why I used raisins. If I was making them for me, I’d be using chocolate chips like you!! Xoxo 😘
lithenna_
March 31, 2017 at 11:33 AMAhaha, that’s totally understandable! 😀 I’ll probably try this recipe soon (with chocolate chips!) Xo
Kelly
March 31, 2017 at 4:29 PMAwesome! Let me know what you think then!! XOXO
lithenna_
April 2, 2017 at 10:56 PMI tried the recipe yesterday and it was delicious! I loved it! And since I like to experiment a bit, I replaced the peanut butter with something we have here called speculoos spread (speculoos are little biscuits from Belgium and they’re very popular). Thanks a lot for the recipe!
Kelly
April 3, 2017 at 7:08 AMOMG!!! I bet that tasted amazing!! We have speculoos here too and that stuff is DANGEROUS hahahaha. I will have to make some using speculoos! XOXO 🙂
lithenna_
April 3, 2017 at 10:28 AMIf you can get some Speculoos spread, then I totally recommend it! 😀 And you’re right, it IS dangerous xD
Kelly
April 3, 2017 at 5:37 PMOhhhhh girl we have it here and a ton of different varieties too! I have made cookies using Speculoos and they were some DANGEROUS cookies hahahaha 🙂 XOXO
Kim @ The Baking ChocolaTess
March 28, 2017 at 2:41 PMYum! Poppables! 🙂 Kelly, I did my ancestry research on my mom and dad’s side. It was so much fun, I am still doing it through ancestry, and actually did the DNA test. I was so surprised that a large percentage was from Greece, but that’s the part of the puzzle that’s missing on mine. The biggest percentage was England, which makes sense because my mom’s surname is Blackford, and they came over on the actual Mayflower. It’s cool to find out new clues!
Kelly
March 28, 2017 at 3:46 PMHow fun!! I think you should totally go to Greece! And that’s pretty cool to see family that came over on the Mayflower. That history is just so exciting to me….to see how our ancestors got here and where they lived. It’s so interesting!! You will have to keep me posted on what else you find out! Maybe we should both do blog posts about a traditional dessert from our home countries!! Xoxo
GiGi Eats Celebrities
March 28, 2017 at 3:32 PMDitch the raisins and I would have LOVEDDDD these when I was little. I am so not a dried fruit person. I prefer it plum and ripe and juicy, ha ha! Whenever I would eat oatmeal raisin cookies when I was a kid, I would pick out all of the raisins! lol
Kelly
March 28, 2017 at 3:49 PMHahaha I prefer it plum, ripe and juicy too!! I am sooooo not a raisin person. I made these for a friend. If I made them for me, I would have used chocolate chips hehehehe. Raisins in oatmeal cookies are the reason why I have trust issues. Just saying. Xoxo 🙂
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
March 29, 2017 at 6:41 AMI LOVE oatmeal raisin cookies so these are total perfection. How cute are those little bears? I wouldn’t be able to resist buying a handful whether they had my last name on them or not :). I have to try these soon!
Kelly
March 29, 2017 at 10:58 AMI think you would totally love these balls then!! Hehehe totally couldn’t resist those mini bears! Xoxo 🙂
Amy (Savory Moments)
March 29, 2017 at 8:53 AMThese look delicious and I love how easy they are to put together!
Kelly
March 29, 2017 at 10:59 AMThanks Amy!! Super yummy, healthy and easy!! Xoxo 🙂
cakespy
March 30, 2017 at 5:55 AMYUM, these look amazing. haha balls. (sorry, I’m 12)
Kelly
March 30, 2017 at 7:48 AMHahaha ummmm we have the same 12-year old thoughts…probably why my other ball recipes I called poppers instead. Hahaha. Balls. 😉 XOXO
Alison's Allspice
March 31, 2017 at 11:04 AMThis is such an easy and healthy snack! Pinning to make them for my next road trip!
Kelly
March 31, 2017 at 4:27 PMAwesome Alison! Let me know how you like them!! I love healthy snacks….especially for road trips! XOXO
Agness of Run Agness Run
April 29, 2017 at 2:41 PMI would love to start my day with these power balls. They will supply the needed energy to make it throughout the day, Kelly!
Kelly
April 29, 2017 at 6:27 PMThank you Agness! I hope you make them. If you do, let me know what ya think! 🙂 XOXO
Carlee
December 31, 2017 at 2:47 PMI absolutely love little snack balls like these. I can’t wait to try your recipe!
Kelly
January 1, 2018 at 7:10 AMThanks Carlee!! These taste like mini oatmeal cookies…but healthier! 🙂
Judy
January 24, 2018 at 6:07 PMGot to try these love peanut butter and raisins thanks Kelly
Kelly
January 25, 2018 at 6:36 AMThanks Judy! These are such and yummy and healthy little snack to keep on hand 🙂