Description
Peanut Butter Chocolate Bites are a quick and delicious snack combining creamy peanut butter with rich dark chocolate, oats, and natural sweeteners. These bite-sized treats offer a perfect balance of salty and sweet, creamy and crunchy, making them an ideal nutritious snack for all ages. Ready in under 20 minutes, they are perfect for busy days, parties, or anytime a sweet craving strikes.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup oats (certified gluten-free if necessary)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Chocolate Coating
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (use dairy-free for vegan option)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients. Soften the peanut butter if it is too thick to mix easily, and measure out the oats, sweetener, and chocolate chips.
- Mix the Base: In a medium bowl, stir together the peanut butter and honey or maple syrup until smooth. Add oats, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is sticky enough to hold its shape.
- Form the Bites: Use your hands or a small cookie scoop to shape the mixture into small balls or bite-sized rounds. Place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Melt and Coat with Chocolate: Gently melt the dark chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts. Dip each bite halfway in the melted chocolate or drizzle it over the top for a beautiful coating.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate the bites for at least 20 minutes to let the chocolate harden and the flavors meld. Once cooled, they are ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter without added sugar or hydrogenated oils for the best flavor.
- If the mixture is too sticky to shape, chill it for 10 minutes before forming the bites.
- Melt chocolate slowly to avoid overheating and keep it smooth and glossy.
- Adjust the amount of oats to make the bites softer or firmer according to your preference.
- Store the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peanut butter bites, chocolate snack, healthy snack, no bake, gluten free, quick snack, kid-friendly