Easy No-Bake Oat Bites (Print View)

Chewy oat bites blended with peanut butter and honey; quick to make and ideal for energetic snacking anytime.

# Components:

→ Base

01 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup natural creamy or crunchy peanut butter
03 - 1/3 cup honey

→ Add-ins

04 - 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
05 - 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
06 - 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1 pinch sea salt

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend rolled oats, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and sea salt until the mixture is uniformly combined.
02 - Gently fold in mini chocolate chips, ground flaxseed, and shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
03 - Using a tablespoon, portion the mixture and roll each serving into a compact ball with your hands.
04 - Set oat bites onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
05 - Transfer chilled bites to an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They take only ten minutes to make and leave hardly any mess.
  • The combo of honey and peanut butter makes them taste like a treat while still feeling wholesome.
02 -
  • If you rush the chilling step, the bites turn sticky and fall apart when you grab them.
  • Warming the honey a few seconds in the microwave makes mixing way easier and cuts down on mess.
03 -
  • Toasting your oats and coconut before mixing deepens the flavor so much.
  • A tiny pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg can elevate these oat bites into something unexpectedly aromatic.
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