You’ll love this delicious recipe for healthy homemade no bake oatmeal balls! They’re perfect for an easy snack or fast breakfast on the go, and they’re sugar free! If you need a quick meal prep breakfast that you can make ahead of time, then give these no bake oatmeal balls a try!

We’re trying to eat healthier in our home, but it sure can be difficult sometimes! Especially with younger kids.

That’s why we like to come up with snacks the kids will enjoy, like Healthy Homemade Chewy Granola Bars and Peanut Butter Cheerios.

These healthy no bake granola balls are definitely a win for us!

No sugar, easy to make, no baking or cooking on the stove, and kids love them!

They pair really well with these easy Malt-O-Meal Muffins, too.

No Bake Oatmeal Balls Ingredients

Here are the ingredients that you’ll need to make these oatmeal balls:

1 cup rolled oats (quick oats work as well)
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup mashed banana
2 Tbsp ground flaxseed
1 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 chopped dried cranberries (or another fruit of your choice)
small bowl of shredded coconut

Directions to Make Oatmeal Balls

Mash the banana (about one medium banana) and measure out exactly 1/3 cup. Put in a medium bowl.

Add all remaining ingredients (unless you want to leave out the coconut to roll the balls into instead of mixing it into the balls).

Mix well.

Refrigerate for 30 minute.

Use a mini cookie scoop (or a Tbsp measuring spoon, or even a regular table spoon) to scoop the dough and roll into balls.

These oatmeal balls can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, and in the freezer for up to 3 months.

A few tips:

You could also add in some finely grated carrots or zucchini to sneak in some veggies for your picky kids!

Cocoa powder or mini chocolate chips are a great way to curb your chocolate cravings. Depending on the season, you can add in homemade Pumpkin Spice Mix or even cinnamon!

If you love cookie dough, try using quick oats instead of rolled oats.

Add in more fiber with nuts or seeds that have been finely chopped or even put through your food processor.

If this is too sweet, leave out the honey/syrup, and do 1/2 cup of banana instead. Or If you prefer sweeter, leave out the banana entirely and use 3/4 Tbsp of honey/syrup.

If your peanut butter is too thick, give it a few seconds in the microwave.

If the dough is too dry, add a bit more peanut butter, banana, honey, or maple syrup. If it is too sticky/wet, then add 1 Tbsp of oats at a time.