Peanut Butter Pretzel Energy Bites Recipe
These Peanut Butter Pretzel Energy Bites are a delicious and healthy snack packed with oats, crunchy pretzels, peanut butter, and chocolate chips. They combine natural sweetness from honey with nutritious seeds and flaxseed for an energizing bite perfect for on-the-go snacking or a quick boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 14-15 energy bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup pretzels, crushed
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut, sweetened or unsweetened
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed meal
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the oats, crushed pretzels, shredded coconut, peanut butter, honey, mini chocolate chips, chia seeds, flaxseed meal, and your choice of vanilla or almond extract. Stir thoroughly until every ingredient is well coated and combined; using your hands helps to evenly distribute everything.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour. If short on time, you can freeze it for 30 minutes. This chilling step firms up the mixture, making it easier to roll into balls.
- Shape the Energy Bites: After chilling, scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and tightly roll it between your palms into a ball. Squeezing firmly while rolling helps the ingredients stick together. Repeat this until all the mixture is formed into balls, typically 14 to 15 pieces.
- Serve or Store: You can enjoy the energy bites immediately or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, keep them in the freezer for up to 2 months; thaw in the fridge before eating. At room temperature, they remain soft and last a few days, but refrigeration yields the best texture and freshness.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for best mixing and texture.
- Sweetened or unsweetened shredded coconut both work well.
- Adjust honey amount slightly for desired sweetness.
- Rolling the mixture tightly ensures the bites hold together better.
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and check pretzel ingredients.
- Keep stored in airtight containers to maintain freshness.
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