No Bake Peanut Butter Bites (Printer-friendly)
Chewy oat and peanut butter bites with chocolate chips, ready in 15 minutes without any baking.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
03 - 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
→ Add-Ins
04 - 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
05 - 1/4 cup ground flaxseed or chia seeds
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
# How-To Guide:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, ground flaxseed or chia seeds, and salt. Mix well to distribute evenly.
02 - Add the peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the bowl with the dry mixture.
03 - Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and a sticky, uniform dough forms. Ensure no dry patches remain.
04 - Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
05 - Using a tablespoon or small scoop, portion out approximately 1 tablespoon of mixture at a time. Roll between palms to form 1-inch balls.
06 - Place the shaped bites on a parchment-lined baking tray. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow them to firm and set properly.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They taste like cookie dough but somehow count as a responsible snack choice
- The recipe doubles easily and freezes beautifully so you're always prepared
02 -
- Warm hands are the enemy here so keep a bowl of ice water nearby to dip them in if your mixture starts getting too soft
- If your dough won't stick together add another teaspoon of honey and mix again before giving up
03 -
- Let your peanut butter come to room temperature first because cold peanut butter is shockingly stubborn to mix
- Line your container with parchment paper so they don't stick to each other in the fridge