Looking for a delicious and healthy treat that requires no baking? These Quick & Easy No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bites are the perfect solution. Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, peanut butter, and a touch of honey, these guilt-free bites satisfy your sweet cravings in minutes. They are an ideal grab-and-go snack for busy mornings, a post-workout energy booster, or a simple dessert everyone will love.
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Why You'll Want to Make Quick & Easy No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bites
- Effortlessly Simple: This recipe requires no baking and minimal prep time, making it perfect for novice cooks or anyone short on time.
- Wholesome & Healthy: Made with natural ingredients, these bites are a healthier alternative to store-bought cookies and candy.
- Highly Customizable: Easily adapt the recipe to your taste by adding different nuts, seeds, or dried fruits.
- Kid-Friendly: A fun and safe recipe for kids to help make, and a great way to sneak in some healthy ingredients.
- Perfect for Meal Prep: These bites can be made in a large batch and stored for a quick snack throughout the week.
Ingredients - Here's What You'll Need
Steps to Make Quick & Easy No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bites
- Place 24 cupcake liners in a 24-well mini muffin pan, then set it aside until ready to use.
- Place the peanut butter, coconut oil, and honey in a large microwave-proof bowl. Heat the bowl in 30-second increments, stirring after each heating, until everything is melted and well combined. This should take about a minute.
- Add the old-fashioned oats and stir until they are well combined with the liquid peanut butter mixture.
- Then, stir in the unsweetened coconut flakes until well combined.
- Add the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips and stir until they are completely melted.
- Coarsely chop the Craisins and stir them into the mixture.
- Use a small ice cream scoop and divide the mixture evenly into the wells of the prepared muffin pan. Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least half an hour to allow the mixture to harden. Remove the Quick & Easy No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bites from the pan and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
With their irresistible combination of chocolate and oats, these no-bake bites are a testament to the fact that healthy snacking can be both delicious and simple. They’re a fantastic, versatile treat that you can whip up in minutes, making them a staple in any kitchen. Enjoy the ease and satisfaction of making a treat that you can feel good about.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes, you can use old-fashioned rolled oats, but the texture will be slightly different.
You can substitute maple syrup or agave nectar for a similar result.
Yes, chunky peanut butter will work and will add a little extra texture and crunch to the bites.
Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, they will stay fresh for up to a week.
Yes, use a plant-based alternative to honey, such as maple syrup, and ensure your chocolate chips are dairy-free.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Substitutions: You can use old-fashioned oats instead of quick oats, but the texture will be slightly chewier. Feel free to use almond butter or sunflower seed butter in place of peanut butter for a different flavor or to make the recipe nut-free.
- Add-ins: Get creative with your mix-ins! Try adding a tablespoon of chia seeds or flax seeds for an extra nutritional boost, or a handful of mini M&M's for a pop of color and sweetness.
- Troubleshooting: If your mixture is too sticky to roll, add a little more oats. If it’s too dry and crumbly, add a touch more honey or peanut butter.
- Serving and Storage: These bites are best served chilled. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to a month.
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Quick & Easy No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bites
Equipment
- 24-well mini muffin pan
- mini cupcake liners
- large microwave proof bowl
- Silicone Spatula
- large kitchen knife
- cutting board
- small ice cream scoop
Ingredients
- ½ c Creamy Peanut Butter (See Note 1)
- ¼ c Coconut Oil (See Note 2)
- ¼ c Honey
- 1 ½ c Old Fashioned Oats (See Note 3)
- ¼ c Unsweetened Coconut Flakes (See Note 4)
- ½ c Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- ¼ c Craisins chopped
Instructions
- Place 24 cupcake liners in a 24-well mini muffin pan, then set it aside until ready to use.
- Place the peanut butter, coconut oil, and honey in a large microwave-proof bowl. Then, heat the bowl in 30-second increments, stirring after each heating, until everything is melted and well combined. This should take about a minute.
- Add the old-fashioned oats and stir until they are well combined with the liquid.
- Then, stir in the unsweetened coconut flakes until well combined.
- Add the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips and stir until they are completely melted.
- Coarsely chop the Craisins and stir them into the mixture well.
- Use a small ice cream scoop and divide the mixture evenly into the wells of the prepared pan. Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least half an hour to allow the mixture to harden. Remove the Quick & Easy No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bites from the pan and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Yield 24 bites
Tips/Notes
- May substitute chunky peanut butter. However, avoid using natural peanut butter becasue it's too oily.
- May substitute unsalted butter for the coconut oil. However, avoid the use of vegetable oil.
- It's best not to substitute quick oats for the old-fashioned oats. The quick oats are processed more than old-fashioned oats and will negatively impact the texture of the oat bites.
- Sweetened coconut flakes should be avoided because of the added sweetness that they provide.
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