Although Iβm placing this recipe under my βDessertsβ category, I really think of these Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bites as more of a healthy snack. I mean really, if you remove the chocolate chips, they just become a satisfying protein-filled piece of grub. But it is definitely a bonus that they satisfy your sweet tooth at the same time. So, for now, Iβm keeping them as a dessert if thatβs cool with you guys.Β
Like I always say, a short ingredient list makes for happy cooking. Although youβre not technically cooking this recipe. Everything about these bites are easy from start to finish. Mix emβ, mold emβ, freeze emβ, and pop emβ in your mouth. No baking required! Canβt get any simpler than that.Β
I like to use crunchy peanut butter because itβs obviously the best. But if youβd like a lighter result, you can substitute for smooth. Iβve even tried almond butter in the past for this recipe. It was certainly decent and βhealthierβ, but much more pricey. And letβs face it, nothing beats crunchy peanut butter. Read on to see the full recipe for these Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bites!
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PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL BITES WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS
Course: Breakfast, DessertDifficulty: Easy36
bites20
minutes1
hourΒ116
kcalThese little bites are great for dessert or a healthy protein-filled snack. Full of oatmeal, crunchy peanut butter, honey and chocolate chips!
Ingredients
2 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
Β½ cup honey
1 cup chocolate chips
Directions
- In a large bowl, mix the oats, peanut butter and honey together with a metal spoon until well combined
- Stir in the chocolate chips into the mixture until evenly distributed
- Place the mixture into the freezer for about 10 minutes to harden slightly (this will make them easier to mold)
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Remove mixture from freezer. Use a medium sized ice creamΒ scoop to form mounds on the baking sheet. Press mixture tightly into the ice cream scoop before releasing lever to ensure the bites hold together well
- Cover with plastic wrap and then place the entire pan with the bites into the freezer for at least 1 hour
- Remove and enjoy!
Notes
- *STORAGE β You can continue to store leftovers in the freezer in an airtight container or covered in plastic wrap. Or for softer bites, keep them stored in the fridge so that they hold their shape.
- Calories & Nutritional Info may vary based on different brands and ingredients used. Nutritional Info below was calculated usingΒ Very Fit Wellβs Nutrition Calculator.
Nutrition Facts
36 servings per container
Calories116
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Fat
5.6g
9%
- Saturated Fat 1.8g 9%
- Cholesterol 1mg 1%
- Sodium 37mg 2%
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Potassium 105mg 3%
- Total Carbohydrate
14g
5%
- Dietary Fiber 1.5g 6%
- Sugars 7.2g
- Protein 3.3g 7%
- Calcium 1%
- Iron 7%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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