Easy Graham Cracker Peanut Butter Balls

Graham Cracker Peanut Butter Balls

You know how as a parent, there are weeks when it seems like you can only eat with one hand? Me too. This recipe is helpful because you can pop one into your mouth to satisfy hunger or a craving, easy peasy. Plus, you can make them in about 5-minutes without any special equipment, which makes them even better in my book! I like to make these as an after school snack option for myself and the kids, or for a healthy dessert option. My toddler often helps me stir the batter together and roll up the balls too. And these are what I make when I wind up with graham crackers no one wants to eat or lingering graham cracker crumbs.

Ingredients You Need

To make this snack recipe, you need to have the following ingredients ready to go. Sign up for our email updates to get tips and ideas sent to your inbox.

Rolled oats: I use regular rolled oats here, which are sometimes called “old-fashioned” oats at the store. You can also use instant oats if that’s what you have.Peanut butter: I usually use unsweetened creamy peanut butter here, though you could use sunflower seed butter if you prefer to make them nut-free.Honey: Honey is helpful as its stickiness helps the balls hold together well.Graham cracker crumbs: You can use a box of pre-made graham cracker crumbs or you can grind up full graham crackers in a food processor.Chocolate chips, and/or dried fruit, optional: We like these with chocolate chips, but dried fruit work too. You can also leave them plain.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s a look at how to make this recipe. Scroll down to the bottom of this post for the full information with amounts and timing. TIP: You can coat in additional graham cracker crumbs if desired.

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes, these are best if they’ve chilled for at least 30 minutes (which helps the oats to soften), but you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Are these the same as Graham Balls?

They have a sort of similar flavor, but they have different ingredients. (Graham Balls usually are made with sweetened condensed milk.)

How can I make these nut-free?

You can swap sunflower seed butter in for the peanut butter if you’d like.

Best Tips for Success

Use smooth, natural-style peanut butter at room temperature.Use honey at room temperature.Use mini chocolate chips or chop up regular sized ones for the best distribution of chocolate flavor.Let chill for 30 minutes before eating so the oats can soften a bit.Roll balls in additional graham cracker crumbs if you like.Gluten-free: Use GF graham cracker crumbs if desired.Nut-free: Use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.

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