I have wanted to make some no bake oatmeal cookies for some time now. When looking for a recipe I found that I liked the ones that were called energy bites or balls. The name energy balls make them sound like they are totally healthy, which I am sure they are much healthier than your average cookie, but don't let the name fool you they are much tastier than your average cookie that is loaded with sugar.
But anyway I have wanted to make these, they sounded so simple to make and I love the peanut butter and oatmeal combination. Most of the recipes that I looked at for this type of no bake cookie were very similar, some had coconut or maybe flax seed, but the rest of the ingredients were exactly me... even the amount of each ingredient were the same.
So in mine I decided to change it up a bit, I used a bit more peanut butter and bit less of the honey. I would rather taste the peanut butter than the honey. Plus since I am a huge fan of chocolate I decided to dip them in some melted chocolate and then dip them in some peanuts for a little bit more excitement.
I loved how they turned out, they were so simple to make and the extra chocolate and peanuts were a great addition.
No Bake Oatmeal and Peanut Butter Balls
Ingredients:
3/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup honey
1 cup oats (old fashioned or quick oats)
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla
For dipping:
1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted
1/2 cup finely chopped peanuts
Directions:
1. Blend the Peanut butter and honey in a medium bowl. Add the vanilla and mix until blended in.
2. Add the raw oats and mini chocolate chips mix until all is blended well/\
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour.
4. Form into balls (I did about 1/2 inch, so they are about bite size, but they can be made to the size of your liking)
5. Melt chocolate in the microwave, you may want to put a dab of shortening in the chocolate to thin it a bit.
6. Dip the top of each ball into the melted chocolate and then into the finely chopped peanuts.
7. Set on tray or baking sheet lined with wax paper and set in the refrigerator until chocolate hardens.
8. Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator.
Hi Dawn,
ReplyDeleteI've seen this type of "energy" cookie at different blogs and have been very curious about their taste. Sounds like I should give your recipe a try because the thought of dipping them in chocolate just sends me past the point of wondering, lol...Thank you so much for sharing, Dawn. And guess what, today just happens to be National Peanut Butter Cookie Day!
These are almost TOO easy to make! I'd be eating them as if my life depended on it.
ReplyDeleteso delicious and even better that they're no bake! perfection :)
ReplyDeleteMary
I think this would be a good recipe for me to try because I completely agree with you, I'd rather taste more peanut butter than honey.
ReplyDeleteLove these energy balls! They are so good for post workout.
ReplyDeleteThese are so easy to make, and so healthy, I need to try them this week, thanks Dawn!
ReplyDeleteThey sound and look delicious Dawn! I love that you dipped them in chocolate! Kind of like a truffle. I've been wanting to make something like this for awhile now too.
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