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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Snacks » Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bites
    ★★★★★ from 30 reviews

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bites

    Published Jan 22, 2018 · Modified Feb 15, 2022 · by Alexis Joseph · 125 Comments

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    These amazing Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bites are a healthy, satisfying snack that doubles as a dessert packed with whole grain goodness and plenty of chocolate!

    This recipe is a PRESENT. For you! For me! For us.

    These amazing Salted Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bites are a super satisfying snack or treat packed with whole grain goodness and plenty of chocolate. Vegan and gluten-free!

    We all need easier, healthier recipes so badly.  I set out to make a yummy treat recipe that a) doubles as dessert b) doesn't require a blender or food processor c) uses every-day ingredients (only 8 of them!) and d) is super not intimidating. Because healthy shouldn't be so hard!

    ALL OF THE ABOVE, YO.

    When's the last time I posted a baked or unbaked good that required only a good ol' bowl and spoon? It's been a minute. I'm sorry! I use my Nutribullet a zillion times a day and forget that most people don't regularly whip out their blenders to grind oats into oat flour. My life is weird.

    These amazing Salted Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bites are a super satisfying snack or treat packed with whole grain goodness and plenty of chocolate. Vegan and gluten-free!

    These Salted Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bites are made with eight simple ingredients that I bet you have most of in your pantry: oats, natural peanut butter, ground flaxseed, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, sea salt, chocolate chips, and coconut oil. I repeat: only eight ingredients!!

    For the peanut butter, you want it to be the drippy/liquidy kind versus the hard kind. I use the Kirkland brand organic peanut butter from Costco.

    The only ingredients are peanuts and salt. If your peanut butter is hard, you may need to add more maple syrup to the recipe to make sure there's enough liquid. If you have a nut allergy, try Sunbutter instead of peanut butter.

    If you don't have ground flaxseed laying around, you won't regret buying a bag for this recipe. It's affordable, it's a good source of plant-based omega 3's, and it makes a great egg alternative in baking (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water).

    You can add it to your smoothies and oatmeal, too! Keep it in the fridge to keep those oils fresh, especially if you don't fly through the bag. That goes for all nuts and seeds.

    These amazing Salted Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bites are a super satisfying snack or treat packed with whole grain goodness and plenty of chocolate. Vegan and gluten-free!

    My goal for this year is to post more approachable recipes that are really really tasty, wholesome, and most of all, easy. I'm really not much different than you, ya know.

    Although I love to cook, the last thing I want to do is use four bowls and a blender and two baking sheet for one recipe. If I had a dish fairy, we wouldn't have issues. Jeff will have to do for now.

    These here chocolate peanut butter bites require ZERO baking and only one mixing bowl plus a wee mug to melt the chocolate chips in. I've removed every possible excuse so you have no choice but to enjoy them as soon as you get your hiney back to the kitchen. Aren't I the best?

    If you're gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats. If you're vegan, use dairy-free chocolate chips. I use the ones from Trader Joe's which happen to be dairy-free and cost only $1.99. WINNING.

    These amazing Salted Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bites are a super satisfying snack or treat packed with whole grain goodness and plenty of chocolate. Vegan and gluten-free!

    Already planning on making these for you for Valentine's Day to celebrate our love.

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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bites

    ★★★★★ 5 from 30 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph | Hummusapien
    • Prep Time: 20 mins
    • Total Time: 20 mins
    • Yield: 18 1x
    • Category: Snack
    • Method: No-Bake
    • Cuisine: American
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    These amazing Salted Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bites are a super satisfying snack that doubles as a dessert packed with whole grain goodness and plenty of chocolate!


    Ingredients

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    For the bites:

    • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
    • ¼ cup ground flaxseed
    • ½ tsp sea salt, plus more for topping
    • ½ cup natural peanut butter* (try Sunbutter for nut-free)
    • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract

    For the chocolate coating:

    • ¾ cup chocolate chips
    • 1 ½ tsp coconut oil

    Instructions

    1. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
    2. In a medium bowl, stir together oats, flax, and salt. Add peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla and stir until combined.
    3. Wet hands and form dough into about 18 balls. Place on cookie sheet and freeze while you melt the chocolate.
    4. Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a mug (this makes the balls easy to coat). Melt in 20 second increments, stirring each time, until melted.
    5. Remove bites from freezer and use a fork to coat each bite in the chocolate mixture. Sprinkle with salt (flaky salt is the best!) and freeze until hardened. Once they're set, bites can be transferred to a container and stored in the refrigerator or freezer. I like them best right out of the freezer!

    Notes

    *Peanut butter made with just peanuts or peanuts and salt. Should be drippy!

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    About Alexis Joseph


    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Soozie says

      May 20, 2023 at 11:58 pm

      These are so delicious! Great combination oatmeal, peanut butter at chocolate! A big hit with my husband & daughter. The only suggestion I have: double the chocolate chip and coconut oil to fully immerse each bite in the dark chocolaty goodness!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        May 22, 2023 at 1:34 pm

        Amazing, thanks so much Soozie! I'm glad your husband and daughter approved 🙂

        Reply
    2. Whitney says

      January 07, 2022 at 8:31 pm

      If I have a sweetened peanut butter should I just omit the maple syrup? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        January 10, 2022 at 10:09 pm

        The maple syrup adds liquid and stickiness so they form together--I'd still use the maple syrup! If they're too sweet, you can use some almond milk in place of the maple next time. Enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Mary says

      December 08, 2021 at 2:18 pm

      I’ve made these several times since finding the recipe. Everyone loves them!
      Thank you for the recipe❤️

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        December 14, 2021 at 2:25 am

        You rock!! Thanks Mary!

        Reply
    4. ALLY says

      February 26, 2021 at 8:50 pm

      Nothing but rave review for these "oat balls" as they are lovingly referred to in our house. Been making them for a couple years now, my girls love them, we love them, and I frequently gift them to friends who all go wild for them. Easy, a sweet but guilt-free dessert treat, and delicious! Thank you!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        February 27, 2021 at 10:48 pm

        Yayyy I'm so glad, thank you!!

        Reply
    5. Sandra says

      December 13, 2020 at 9:51 pm

      I'm not sure if I've ever rated these before but I've made them lots of times! They were my go to when I had my first baby....the easiest thing to pop in my mouth when nursing a newborn around the clock. I'm 33 weeks now ( I think same as you!) and I just made a batch cause I'm craving them. This is seriously one of my very favorite recipes!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        December 13, 2020 at 11:01 pm

        I love it, I need to make them for baby's arrival!!

        Reply
    6. Sarah Gifford says

      December 09, 2020 at 5:09 pm

      These have become a staple in my home! I love that these are so simple and I can make them in batches to keep in the freezer. Make these NOW!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        December 11, 2020 at 3:01 pm

        LOve these!! Thanks, Sarah!

        Reply
    7. Idol Worth says

      September 18, 2020 at 3:50 pm

      This looks so yum! Thank you so much for the nice recipe! I will definitely try this!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        September 18, 2020 at 9:12 pm

        Hope you love them

        Reply
    8. Lizzie says

      April 23, 2020 at 2:13 pm

      Could I omit the flax seeds?

      Reply
    9. Maclean Nash says

      April 22, 2020 at 8:50 pm

      I make these bites AT LEAST twice a month! They are the perfect snack or smoothie accompaniment!
      They are just as tasty not chocolate covered too and I have made them with peanut butter, almond butter and tahini, all yield great, delicious results!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 22, 2020 at 9:20 pm

        That's the best feedback! And OMG I must try the tahini version. Divine. Thanks, Maclean!

        Reply
    10. Alora says

      April 13, 2020 at 2:33 pm

      LOVED these bites! Needed a snack for during the work days from home. Easy to make, perfect for me and my husband. Def making again!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 13, 2020 at 2:54 pm

        I'm so glad! Such a fun and easy snack 🙂

        Reply
    11. Sarah Moore says

      April 12, 2020 at 9:14 pm

      Absolutely delicious and really filling. Would make again in a heartbeat.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 12, 2020 at 10:22 pm

        Thanks so much, Sarah! I love how quick and easy these are 🙂

        Reply
    12. Emily says

      January 31, 2020 at 11:22 am

      I make these monthly (at least!) My husband and I are obsessed! They are great for a small after meal treat but also if you need some energy or a tasty way to hold you over until your next meal. Like a really yummy bite sized granola bar, but better, and healthier!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        February 04, 2020 at 2:15 pm

        How fun!! Thanks for coming back to let me know you liked them, Emily 🙂

        Reply
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