Description
Chewy, no-bake peanut butter chocolate snack bites made with gluten-free oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, coconut, and brown rice syrup. These easy treats are naturally vegan and gluten-free, with a rich chocolate-peanut butter flavor and satisfying chewy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup brown rice syrup
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the gluten-free oats, shredded coconut, and chocolate chips.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, gently warm the peanut butter, brown rice syrup, and melted coconut oil. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press it firmly into an even layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- Lift the chilled mixture from the pan and cut into small squares or bite-sized hunks.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Use certified gluten-free oats if preparing these for someone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
- Use dairy-free chocolate chips to keep the recipe vegan.
- Natural peanut butter works best when well stirred before measuring.
- For a firmer texture, refrigerate the hunks before serving.
- You can add a pinch of cinnamon or extra chocolate chips for additional flavor.
- Nutrition is an estimate and will vary depending on the brands and exact ingredients used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hunk
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Heavenly Hunks, peanut butter chocolate, chocolate peanut butter bites, vegan snack, gluten-free snack, no-bake treats,