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Cocoa Peanut Butter Oat Bites

Fudgy, chewy no-bake bites with deep cocoa flavor, nutty peanut butter and a hint of honey and salt.

Cocoa Peanut Butter Oat Bites

Ingredients

  • 1 cup90 gOld-fashioned rolled oats
  • ¼ cup64 gPeanut butter, no salt addedstirred well
  • 2 tbsp42 gHoney
  • 2 tbsp12 gUnsweetened cocoa powdersifted
  • 1½ tbsp10 gGround flaxseed
  • 1 tsp4 gVanilla extract
  • ⅛ tsp0.5 gSalt
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml)15 gMilk, 2%

Steps

  1. Line a plate or small tray with parchment paper.
  2. Sift the unsweetened cocoa powder into a medium bowl.
  3. Add the oats, flaxseed and salt to the cocoa powder and stir until the cocoa powder is evenly mixed in.
  4. In a separate small bowl, stir the peanut butter, honey and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Scrape the peanut butter mixture into the oat and cocoa powder mixture and stir with a sturdy spoon until no dry cocoa powder remains.
  6. Add the milk and stir until the dough holds together when squeezed.
  7. Chill the dough for 15 minutes so it is easier to roll.
  8. Scoop the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each into a ball, about 3 bites per serving.
  9. Set the bites on the lined plate and chill for 15 minutes until firm. Keep leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Check labels: Gluten-free when you buy old-fashioned rolled oats labeled gluten-free.

Contains: Milk, Peanuts. Some brands contain gluten.

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Saved in the Every Helping recipe book on October 24, 2026.

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