Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Bites

Serves 12 bites

Prep: 20 minutes • Cook: 0 minutes

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Rich peanut butter, hearty oats, and almond flour come together in bite-sized treats finished with a layer of dark chocolate. With minimal added sweetener and built-in portion control, these freezer-friendly bites deliver plenty of chocolate-peanut-butter flavor along with healthy fats and a little protein.

Ingredients

1/2 cup natural peanut butter
1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
2 tablespoons almond flour
1 tablespoon honey or pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 oz dark chocolate, at least 70% cacao
1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

Line a small baking sheet or plate with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, rolled oats, almond flour, honey or maple syrup, vanilla, and salt.
Stir until the mixture is evenly combined and firm enough to hold its shape.
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture at a time and roll into small balls.
Place the bites on the prepared parchment and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes.
Place the dark chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until smooth and completely melted.
Dip each chilled peanut butter bite partially into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl.
Return the bites to the parchment and refrigerate for another 15 to 20 minutes, until the chocolate is firm.
Store chilled until ready to serve.

Notes & Tips

Natural peanut butter varies in consistency. Add a little more almond flour if the mixture is too soft.
For portion control, keep the bites small—these are rich even without much added sweetener.
Verify that the rolled oats and dark chocolate are certified gluten-free if needed.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage. Allow frozen bites to thaw for a few minutes before eating.

Nutrition: 115 cal • 4g protein • 8g fat • 10g carbs