Description
A healthy and delightful snack made from peanut butter and oats, perfect for school lunches and after-school cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup natural creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups old-fashioned oats
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Pinch of fine salt
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Pulse the oats in a food processor 10-15 times, if you prefer a smoother texture.
- Combine oats, coconut flakes, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Add the peanut butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, then mix well.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Roll the mixture into 26-28 small round bites. If the mixture seems crumbly, add water teaspoon by teaspoon until it holds together.
- Store the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
Notes
These bites are customizable; feel free to adjust sweetness or incorporate different nut butters and add-ins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peanut butter, oatmeal, snacks, healthy bites, no-bake treats