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.
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 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.
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 bestest?
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.
Already planning on making these for you for Valentine's Day to celebrate our love.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bites
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 18 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Description
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
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
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, stir together oats, flax, and salt. Add peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla and stir until combined.
- Wet hands and form dough into about 18 balls. Place on cookie sheet and freeze while you melt the chocolate.
- 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.
- 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!
ALLY says
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!
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Alexis Joseph says
Yayyy I'm so glad, thank you!!
Sandra says
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!
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Alexis Joseph says
I love it, I need to make them for baby's arrival!!
Sarah Gifford says
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!
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Alexis Joseph says
LOve these!! Thanks, Sarah!
Idol Worth says
This looks so yum! Thank you so much for the nice recipe! I will definitely try this!
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Alexis Joseph says
Hope you love them
Lizzie says
Could I omit the flax seeds?
Maclean Nash says
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!
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Alexis Joseph says
That's the best feedback! And OMG I must try the tahini version. Divine. Thanks, Maclean!
Alora says
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!
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Alexis Joseph says
I'm so glad! Such a fun and easy snack 🙂
Sarah Moore says
Absolutely delicious and really filling. Would make again in a heartbeat.
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Alexis Joseph says
Thanks so much, Sarah! I love how quick and easy these are 🙂
Emily says
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!
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Alexis Joseph says
How fun!! Thanks for coming back to let me know you liked them, Emily 🙂
Lauren S says
These are ALWAYS in my freezer. Sometimes I follow the recipe but most of the time I sub creamy almond butter for pb & chocolate chips for the chocolate coating.
I eat them right out of the freezer & they’re like cookie dough. So good.
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Alexis says
Yayyy I love them, too! Thanks, Lauren 🙂
Lauren S says
These are ALWAYS in my freezer. Sometimes I follow the recipe but most of the time I sub creamy almond butter for pb & chocolate chips for the chocolate coating.
I eat them right out of the freezer & they’re like cookie dough. So good.
★★★★★
Alexis says
Yayyy I love them, too! Thanks, Lauren 🙂
Elizabeth Ann May says
I've made these three times since you posted. They are so great!
Alexis says
Yay! that made my day 🙂
Elizabeth Ann May says
I've made these three times since you posted. They are so great!
Alexis says
Yay! that made my day 🙂
Diane says
Can these be made without the use of coconut oil? We dont use oils of any kind so wondering if I could omit it without ruining the recipe?
Thanks
Diane says
Can these be made without the use of coconut oil? We dont use oils of any kind so wondering if I could omit it without ruining the recipe?
Thanks
Maclean Nash says
I cant believe HOW DELICIOUS THESE ARE! And I even made them less sweet and used less choco than suggested.
YES to it ALL! Especially the salt and eating them straight outta the freezer!
Thank you so much!
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Maclean Nash says
I cant believe HOW DELICIOUS THESE ARE! And I even made them less sweet and used less choco than suggested.
YES to it ALL! Especially the salt and eating them straight outta the freezer!
Thank you so much!
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lizzie says
how long will these stay good in the freezer for?
Alexis says
A while as far as I know, months 🙂
lizzie says
how long will these stay good in the freezer for?
Alexis says
A while as far as I know, months 🙂
Courtney Glausi says
Literally ate the whole batch in like 3 days. Amazing.
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Alexis says
Hahahaha they’re the best! So glad you agree 🙂
Courtney Glausi says
Literally ate the whole batch in like 3 days. Amazing.
★★★★★
Alexis says
Hahahaha they’re the best! So glad you agree 🙂
Mimi says
I have made these four times in the past two weeks! The girls I live with in my sorority house are OBSESSED... so so yummy
Alexis says
Hahahahaha aren’t they the best?! Thank you Mimi!
s says
these are amazing! thank u 🙂
Alexis says
I'm so happy to hear that! Thanks!
Mimi says
I have made these four times in the past two weeks! The girls I live with in my sorority house are OBSESSED... so so yummy
Alexis says
Hahahahaha aren’t they the best?! Thank you Mimi!
s says
these are amazing! thank u 🙂
Alexis says
I'm so happy to hear that! Thanks!
Aly says
I made these this weekend with crunchy pb and they are like crack! Thank you for such easy and delicious recipes!
Aly says
I made these this weekend with crunchy pb and they are like crack! Thank you for such easy and delicious recipes!
Jennifer says
Do you happen to know the calorie count on these balls?
TIA!
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Alexis says
I don’t calculate nutrition information, sorry! Feel free to enter the info into a nutrition calculator online.
Kent And Donna Cofer says
I made these but instead of 18 made 24 & WW points would be 6 for each
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Jennifer says
Do you happen to know the calorie count on these balls?
TIA!
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Alexis says
I don’t calculate nutrition information, sorry! Feel free to enter the info into a nutrition calculator online.
Kent And Donna Cofer says
I made these but instead of 18 made 24 & WW points would be 6 for each
★★★★★
Heather says
SO, SO SO GOOD! Made these for a get together over the weekend and had someone request the recipe. The salt on top was the perfect finish.
Will be making them again very soon!
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Alexis says
Yayyy I'm so thrilled!
Heather says
SO, SO SO GOOD! Made these for a get together over the weekend and had someone request the recipe. The salt on top was the perfect finish.
Will be making them again very soon!
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Alexis says
Yayyy I'm so thrilled!
Lisa L. says
Just made these, added a bit of hulled hemp seeds too. They came out GREAT! I found myself having to spend a lot of time making the rounded balls as they were SO sticky, not the easiest thing but worth it. Now I have these tasty treats in my fridge for dessert anytime.
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Alexis says
Fab addition with the hemp seeds!
Lisa L. says
Just made these, added a bit of hulled hemp seeds too. They came out GREAT! I found myself having to spend a lot of time making the rounded balls as they were SO sticky, not the easiest thing but worth it. Now I have these tasty treats in my fridge for dessert anytime.
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Alexis says
Fab addition with the hemp seeds!
Samantha says
These are so unbelievably good! I want to thank you for posting so many great recipes. I try so many of your recipes, and I LOVE them all. You have never steered me wrong, Alexis 🙂
Alexis says
You're too kind!! I love how easy these are 🙂 Thrilled they turned out so yummy for ya!
Samantha says
These are so unbelievably good! I want to thank you for posting so many great recipes. I try so many of your recipes, and I LOVE them all. You have never steered me wrong, Alexis 🙂
Alexis says
You're too kind!! I love how easy these are 🙂 Thrilled they turned out so yummy for ya!
Gabriela V says
Okay, I made these today and they are SO GOOD!!! literally such a good recipe.
Alexis says
Yessss best news ever!
Gabriela V says
Okay, I made these today and they are SO GOOD!!! literally such a good recipe.
Alexis says
Yessss best news ever!
Liv Barrett says
So so so good! With a few modifications I was able to make these in my dorm room!
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Alexis says
Now that's AWESOME. Living large in college!
Liv Barrett says
So so so good! With a few modifications I was able to make these in my dorm room!
★★★★★
Alexis says
Now that's AWESOME. Living large in college!
Heidi D says
Just made these!!!! Insert eyeball rolling emoji!! They are delicious Alexis! Thank you so much for this recipe and the baller hot chocolate delish! 😉
Alexis says
Yayayayaa heart eye emojis everywhere 🙂
Heidi D says
Just made these!!!! Insert eyeball rolling emoji!! They are delicious Alexis! Thank you so much for this recipe and the baller hot chocolate delish! 😉
Alexis says
Yayayayaa heart eye emojis everywhere 🙂
Kori says
I wanted to share one more comment so I could provide a five star rating for this recipe. I'm eating my first bar right now, and it is so so amazing!
★★★★★
Alexis says
Kori you're an angel!! I'm so so happy you love them as much as I do!
Kori says
<3
Kori says
I wanted to share one more comment so I could provide a five star rating for this recipe. I'm eating my first bar right now, and it is so so amazing!
★★★★★
Alexis says
Kori you're an angel!! I'm so so happy you love them as much as I do!
Kori says
<3
Karly says
These are everything. You can never go wrong with chocolate and peanut butter, and these are sheer proof. Definitely need to try!
Alexis says
Has there ever been a more delish combo?!
Karly says
These are everything. You can never go wrong with chocolate and peanut butter, and these are sheer proof. Definitely need to try!
Alexis says
Has there ever been a more delish combo?!
Melissa Griffiths says
All hate the peanut butter oatmeal bites! I love making these but haven't dipped them in chocolate. Changing that now!
Alexis says
They key to making anything better? Dip it in chocolate!!!
Melissa Griffiths says
All hate the peanut butter oatmeal bites! I love making these but haven't dipped them in chocolate. Changing that now!
Alexis says
They key to making anything better? Dip it in chocolate!!!
Albert Bevia says
Love the simplicty of this recipe and that you don´t need any special equipment to make it, these bites will surely be a hit in my household 🙂
Alexis says
Let me know how you like them!!
Albert Bevia says
Love the simplicty of this recipe and that you don´t need any special equipment to make it, these bites will surely be a hit in my household 🙂
Alexis says
Let me know how you like them!!
Courtney Glausi says
YES! So excited to make these and so will my dish fairy... i mean husband 😉
Alexis says
Hahahaha he'll love you for it!!
Courtney Glausi says
YES! So excited to make these and so will my dish fairy... i mean husband 😉
Alexis says
Hahahaha he'll love you for it!!
Hannah says
omg these are like a homemade healthier version of reese's peanut butter cups...good thing the ingredients are already on my grocery list 🙂
Alexis says
I legit buy all these ingredients in bulk. Can't live without em!! Chocolate and peanut butter are the most heavenly duo so these will most definitely be on repeat forever!
Hannah says
omg these are like a homemade healthier version of reese's peanut butter cups...good thing the ingredients are already on my grocery list 🙂
Alexis says
I legit buy all these ingredients in bulk. Can't live without em!! Chocolate and peanut butter are the most heavenly duo so these will most definitely be on repeat forever!
Kori says
I'll be making these tonight, and I'm already excited to pack them for Matt and I to enjoy with our lunches and as snacks this week! Thanks, lady! You're the best!
Alexis says
They make the best little after lunch treats!! You guys will LOVE THEM.
Kori says
I'll be making these tonight, and I'm already excited to pack them for Matt and I to enjoy with our lunches and as snacks this week! Thanks, lady! You're the best!
Alexis says
They make the best little after lunch treats!! You guys will LOVE THEM.
Emily says
Are the Trader Joe's chocolate chips really dairy-free? I had no idea!
Alexis says
Yes it's true!! Such a dream.
Emily says
Are the Trader Joe's chocolate chips really dairy-free? I had no idea!
Alexis says
Yes it's true!! Such a dream.
Dylan Miles says
Amazing! I love simple, quick recipes!
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Alexis says
Right? Especially when they're covered in chocolate!!
Dylan Miles says
Amazing! I love simple, quick recipes!
★★★★★
Alexis says
Right? Especially when they're covered in chocolate!!
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
I can already tell that these, I'm going to snack on nonstop! Chocolate, PB AND oatmeal together? Basically my diet summed up! 😉
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
http://charmainenyw.com
Alexis says
Does it get any better?!
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
I can already tell that these, I'm going to snack on nonstop! Chocolate, PB AND oatmeal together? Basically my diet summed up! 😉
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
http://charmainenyw.com
Alexis says
Does it get any better?!