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Sweet & Salty Peanut Butter Bites - Peanut butter bites: whip up these easy, no-bake sweet and salty treats. Perfect for a quick snack or a delightful dessert e

Sweet & Salty Peanut Butter Bites

Peanut butter bites: whip up these easy, no-bake sweet and salty treats. Perfect for a quick snack or a delightful dessert everyone will love.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 20
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 1 rac{3}{4} cups rolled oats
  • rac{1}{4} cup flaxseed meal
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • rac{1}{4} cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla
  • rac{1}{3} cup mini chocolate chips
  • rac{1}{3} cup crushed pretzels, gluten-free if needed
  • Flaky sea salt

Method
 

  1. Add the oats to a food processor or blender. Pulse 10-15 times until some of the oats are broken into very small pieces and others remain relatively intact. Place them into a mixing bowl.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients (except the flaky sea salt) to the oats in the mixing bowl. Mix well to combine for 2-3 minutes with a large spoon.
  3. With slightly damp hands, roll the dough into balls using about 2 Tbsp of dough per bite. If the bites do not stick together, add 2-3 Tbsp of water (1 Tbsp at a time) and stir until dough sticks together when formed into a ball.
  4. Once all dough has been rolled out, sprinkle evenly with the flaky sea salt.

Notes

- For an extra protein boost, consider adding a scoop of your favorite vanilla protein powder to the mix.
- If the dough feels too dry, add water one tablespoon at a time until it reaches a consistency that holds together when rolled. I've found that sometimes a little extra moisture makes all the difference.
- Store leftover peanut butter bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature for a few minutes before enjoying.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.