No-Bake Oat Peanut Butter Bites

 

No-Bake Oat Peanut Butter Bites

Okay, here’s the deal: sometimes you want a snack that doesn’t involve preheating an oven or any real effort. Enter these no-bake oat peanut butter bites. They’re basically tiny edible hugs made from oats, gooey peanut butter, and just enough honey to sweeten the mix. You can also add chocolate chips, nuts, or whatever you find hiding in your pantry.

 

Makes: 4-6 bites (let’s be honest, you’ll eat half the batch before they hit the fridge) 

Time: 10 minutes, tops. Maybe less if you don’t get distracted. 

Difficulty: So easily your cat could probably make them (if it had thumbs).

What You’ll Need

-         1/2 cup rolled oats (the old-school kind, not instant) 

-         2 tbsp creamy peanut butter (or whatever you have—crunchy works, too) 

-         1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup if you’re living that vegan life) 

-         1/4 tsp salt (trust me, don’t skip it) 

-         Optional: chocolate chips, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, sprinkles, unicorn dust… go wild 

Gear 

-         Bowl 

-         Spoon or a tiny scoop 

-         Fridge 

How to Make ‘Em 

1. Combine the oats, peanut butter, and honey in your bowl. Mix it until it looks like snack dough. 

2. Add salt. Stir again. 

3. Want to be fancy? Toss in some chocolate chips, nuts, or coconut. No rules here. 

4. Scoop out little balls—bite-sized unless you want monster bites. 

5. Put them in the fridge for about half an hour so they set. Or just eat them gooey. I won’t judge. 

6. Store them in an air-tight container in your fridge. They’ll last about five days unless you eat them all first.

Macros (per serving, because we’re pretending to be responsible) 

-         Calories: 150-200 

-         Carbs: 20-25g 

-         Protein: 4-5g 

-         Fat: 7-9g 

-         Fiber: 2-3g 

Pro Tips & Variations 

-         Use natural peanut butter if you want to feel extra healthy. 

-         Add a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of vanilla if you’re feeling chef-y. 

-         Swap the peanut butter for almond or sunflower butter if you’re allergic or want to mix things up. 

-         Roll the finished bites in coconut or nuts for extra crunch. 

FAQ

Q: Can I make these ahead? 

A: Yes. Stick them in the fridge or freezer and snack for up to 2 weeks. If they last that long.

Q: Can I switch up the ingredients? 

A: Absolutely! These are basically a choose-your-own-adventure snack.

Go forth and snack!