Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips, optional
- 2-3 tablespoons shredded coconut for coating, optional
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in oats, cocoa powder, and coconut flour if using, until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Chill the dough for 10-15 minutes, then roll into bite-sized balls.
- Optional: roll bites in extra cocoa powder or shredded coconut.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- If dough is too sticky, refrigerate 10 minutes and try again.
- Substitute almond butter for peanut butter for a different flavor.
- For a gluten-free option, use certified gluten-free oats.
- These bites can be rolled in crushed nuts for crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites (40 g)
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
