tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post1248994241839557105..comments2024-03-26T21:32:32.972-06:00Comments on Mommy's Kitchen: Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls Tina Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10515629994766421233noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-48555478185371307112018-04-30T14:39:21.590-05:002018-04-30T14:39:21.590-05:00My family and I love this recipe and have made it ...My family and I love this recipe and have made it several times. Our favorite is to add mini M&M's instead of chocolate chips for that fun splash of color. Thanks for an awesome recipe!Randy and Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12559507346372199819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-17400005158825868752015-11-03T21:44:12.805-06:002015-11-03T21:44:12.805-06:00I remember making peanut butter balls with my mom ...I remember making peanut butter balls with my mom when I was a little girl. And now I'm making them with my little girl! I've seen many recipes out there, but yours is the closest to the one my mom made. Hers didn't have any oats, but I like that addition. I've made your recipe a couple of times now. Thanks for the recipe!<br /><br />The recipe calls for flaxseed, but I don't have any, and I couldn't find it at the store (I know they have it. I've seen flaxseed there before, but I didn't need it then....but when I do need it, I can't for the life of me remember where I saw it.) I used rice krispies instead...I like that little bit of crisp! It also says you can add carbo chips, but that's supposed to be carob chips....hehe. ;) I used mini chocolate chips.<br />Oh, it says that it makes about 36 balls, but we got about 60 each time we've made them. I use a 1 Tbsp size cookie scoop...which is over 1" diameter, so they're not super tiny, but not huge either. I use the scoop, and then squish and roll it into a ball by hand...my daughter loves this part!<br />There was a "harvest party" at pre-school last week and we were asked to bring snacks, preferably healthy ones. We made these peanut butter balls, and then I turned them into acorns by dipping them in melted chocolate candy coating, and sticking a piece of a pretzel stick in them. Cute little acorns for the harvest party!<br />My son saw them and wanted them for the harvest party in his 2nd grade class too! They were a big hit! :)<br />https://www.flickr.com/photos/135637616@N06/22741402306/in/dateposted-public/Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03452909972295205380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-26914685689694773422015-08-06T15:14:02.927-05:002015-08-06T15:14:02.927-05:00Thanks for posting this recipe! I loved these as a...Thanks for posting this recipe! I loved these as a kid (I think my parents got the recipe from prevention magazine) and now make them for my children...but I never knew the exact measurements. These come out much nicer now as I think I always used far too much powdered milk. We didn't use oats back in the day but I like the added nutritional value. Thanks again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-13130651494193476812013-02-12T18:27:36.941-06:002013-02-12T18:27:36.941-06:00My mom made something like this in the late 70s, j...My mom made something like this in the late 70s, just formed in a log that we sliced and with more wheat germ/no oatmeal. I used to LOVE, love, love it! Made these today with my kids and they are so good. What a great snack, especially for mom! ;) Thanks for sharing this. TheFiveDayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03681462700484838941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-28461882452622330272012-08-19T20:07:59.052-05:002012-08-19T20:07:59.052-05:00These are delish! Any chance you have a guess-tim...These are delish! Any chance you have a guess-timate on nutritional info you can share?! Thank you!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-89945137426875975232012-08-02T19:35:30.458-05:002012-08-02T19:35:30.458-05:00I just made these without the flax seed and withou...I just made these without the flax seed and without the dry powdered milk. They came out fine. Sticking together nicely and taste good!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08207306753192176951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-64047262292685599292012-05-04T15:51:15.144-05:002012-05-04T15:51:15.144-05:00Also if you blend the mixture together with a hand...Also if you blend the mixture together with a hand mixer it all comes together nicely. I don't have a problem rolling them into balls once I mix the mixture with a hand mixer. I also use a small cookie scoop to mold the mixture and then release from the scoop and roll into balls.Tina Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10515629994766421233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-53624790991211797782012-05-04T15:51:14.739-05:002012-05-04T15:51:14.739-05:00Also if you blend the mixture together with a hand...Also if you blend the mixture together with a hand mixer it all comes together nicely. I don't have a problem rolling them into balls once I mix the mixture with a hand mixer. I also use a small cookie scoop to mold the mixture and then release from the scoop and roll into balls.Tina Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10515629994766421233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-41884192401100280902012-05-04T15:49:17.108-05:002012-05-04T15:49:17.108-05:00I don't know how much of the stevia sweetner t...I don't know how much of the stevia sweetner to use. I have never used it. Another alternate sweetner might be Agave Nectar. It would need to be a liquid to help bind it togther as well.Tina Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10515629994766421233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-48535579725926506452012-05-04T15:29:05.914-05:002012-05-04T15:29:05.914-05:00question - i put this into a nutrition calculator,...question - i put this into a nutrition calculator, and they are 137 calories per "ball"...the honey makes up for a lot of the calories, and i'm wondering if there is a substitute for the honey (not sure what the purpose of it is, if it is just for sweetening or for binding...) i know stevia is a zero calorie sweetener...but not sure how to incorporate the powdered sweetener instead of the honey...any ideas?valarienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-75868626532577363452012-03-17T14:34:24.664-06:002012-03-17T14:34:24.664-06:00I made a half batch and had to add more peanut but...I made a half batch and had to add more peanut butter and honey because they were way dry. Other than that they taste very good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-46218484337349823562012-02-27T19:31:21.868-06:002012-02-27T19:31:21.868-06:00Okay, what did I do wrong? I think the taste is gr...Okay, what did I do wrong? I think the taste is great, but my consistency was dry, making it hard to hold them together. I'm not sure where I went wrong. I did add the wheat germ, 2T, and I used 1/2 peanut butter, 1/2 almond butter, just for kicks. Maybe the almond butter doesn't have the same stickiness factor as the regular? I'll have to try them again with just PB. Thanks for the recipe. I am loving your blog!FlapJackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365656601958751940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-43879412183646748582012-01-07T22:14:59.800-06:002012-01-07T22:14:59.800-06:00I loved these when I was a kid, and had forgotten ...I loved these when I was a kid, and had forgotten all about them. We didn't have them at school, but my mom taught a class for teen moms when I was 8. They used this recipe as edible play-dough for the toddlers. When we made the recipe into cookies at home we would roll them in unsweetened toasted coconut. <br /><br />I am so going to make these with my son tomorrow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-2808385708094146332011-11-26T21:26:44.336-06:002011-11-26T21:26:44.336-06:00My school made them with raisins, too and then lig...My school made them with raisins, too and then lightly dusted them with powdered sugar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-3467385967529546212011-11-10T12:51:26.972-06:002011-11-10T12:51:26.972-06:00I have never had these (private school, no cafeter...I have never had these (private school, no cafeteria!)- but my friend was telling me about no-bake cookies and they seem sort of similar. They look delicious, I'm going to make them!<br /><br />-RosieDentist Los Angeleshttp://www.alexieaguildds.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-18342003977646353532011-10-27T12:00:42.596-05:002011-10-27T12:00:42.596-05:00Delicious!!! A very healthy after school snack! T...Delicious!!! A very healthy after school snack! Thanks for sharing!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05955130733621774838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-89569306841937987762011-09-23T07:12:09.365-05:002011-09-23T07:12:09.365-05:00I made these and they were fabulous! I wanted tole...I made these and they were fabulous! I wanted tolet you kow that I posted this today in my "Your Recipe - My Kitchen" post - with a link back to you. Stop by and see.Mostly Food and Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16450558105295213576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-86406608589152656432011-09-04T21:21:05.353-05:002011-09-04T21:21:05.353-05:00You can store them in thre fridge or the freezer. ...You can store them in thre fridge or the freezer. Either way is perfectly fine. Aren't those so good?Tina @ Mommy's Kitchenhttp://www.mommyskitchen.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-19713928039841034212011-09-04T18:01:41.965-05:002011-09-04T18:01:41.965-05:00Just made these....so yummy! Thanks! Have you ev...Just made these....so yummy! Thanks! Have you ever kept some in the freezer and pull out a few for lunchboxes? wondering how they hold up in the freezer.Corey~living and lovinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05719661119360487023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-82095706210738673432011-08-25T15:03:54.309-05:002011-08-25T15:03:54.309-05:00I remember these from back in the day but I think ...I remember these from back in the day but I think they put raisins in ours. Yuck. Never have liked raisins. These are great without- I must roll smaller than you though. I made half a batch and got 50 of them out of it. :) Thanks much for the great recipe!jengdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04064793846090642980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-9114104899582936332011-08-19T08:42:47.865-05:002011-08-19T08:42:47.865-05:00I think flax seed would be fine. I actually starte...I think flax seed would be fine. I actually started using a Hodgson Mill Multi Grain Hot Cereal mix instead of plain wheat germ. One because wheat germ is so pricey and this was only $2.50 a box. Plus this mixture has not only wheat germ, but soy, flax seed and cracked whole wheat. I get a 16 oz box at Kroger. I add about 2 tablespoons.Tina Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10515629994766421233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-90774999057499671152011-08-18T14:08:16.691-05:002011-08-18T14:08:16.691-05:00Oh! Never mind - I reread what you used...LOL! Th...Oh! Never mind - I reread what you used...LOL! Thanks!!Christa Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01267703598034165768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-39012023462681468802011-08-18T14:07:15.727-05:002011-08-18T14:07:15.727-05:00Do you think you could sub the Wheat Germ with Fla...Do you think you could sub the Wheat Germ with Flax Seed? This sounds amazing.....Christa Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01267703598034165768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-82899898124383948172011-08-17T14:43:26.873-05:002011-08-17T14:43:26.873-05:00They never served those in my school cafeteria but...They never served those in my school cafeteria but they look absolutely wonderful! I'm so excited to try them, thanks for sharing :)<br />-AmiTherapist San Franciscohttp://www.therapick.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-60774719046154802482010-12-23T11:01:34.758-06:002010-12-23T11:01:34.758-06:00Just to give this recipe an even healthier kick......Just to give this recipe an even healthier kick...<br />If you are like me (on a high protein diet) you can make these as one of your snacks! Just add high protein cereal flakes instead of the oatmeal. And use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy. Then roll it in pecans or some other kind of chopped nuts. To make it fun for kiddos, you can stick a lolly-pop stick into it to make it a peanut butter pop!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com