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Crunchy Peanut Butter Snack Bites

These Crunchy Peanut Butter Snack Bites are the ultimate healthy sweet treat. They come together in minutes and are made with just a handful of simple ingredients. Perfect for on-the-go snacking, a quick energy boost, or curbing that afternoon sweet tooth.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword crunchy peanut butter snack bites
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 25 bites
Calories 84kcal
Author Tawnie Graham of Kroll's Korner

Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter like Skippy or Jif
  • 1 cup crispy rice cereal such as Rice Krispies
  • 2/3 cup almond flour
  • 1-2 Tbsp. maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 bag dark Ghriradhelli chocolate melting wafers melted
  • Maldon flaky sea salt for finishing
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Instructions

  • Prepare the tray: Line a plate or small baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
    Baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Make the peanut butter mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, crispy rice cereal, almond flour, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated. Tip: If the mixture feels too sticky to roll, add a small amount of almond flour until it reaches a workable consistency.
    1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 cup crispy rice cereal, 2/3 cup almond flour, 1-2 Tbsp. maple syrup or honey, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, Pinch of salt
    Side-by-side image of mixing together ingredients for peanut butter snack bites in mixing bowl.
  • Shape the bites: Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion and roll the mixture into balls. Place them onto the prepared tray. You should get about 25 bites.
    Side-by-side image of scooping peanut butter mixture with cookie scoop then rolling into balls with hands and placing on baking tray.
  • Chill: Transfer the tray to the freezer and chill for 30 minutes, or until the bites are firm. Start Timer
    Peanut butter balls on a parchment-lined tray after chilling in the freezer for 30 minutes before dipping in chocolate.
  • Coat in chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate wafers in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted.
    1 bag dark Ghriradhelli chocolate melting wafers
    Side-by-side image of chocolate melting wafers in a bowl and melting the chocolate.
  • Dip the bites: Using a fork, roll each chilled bite in the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off. Return them to the parchment-lined tray and immediately sprinkle with Maldon flaky sea salt, if desired.
    Maldon flaky sea salt
    Side-by-side image of dipping peanut butter ball into melted chocolate with a fork and placing on baking tray and sprinkling with flaky salt.
  • Set the chocolate: Freeze for 30–60 minutes if you can wait!, or until the chocolate coating is set. Start Timer
    Tray of chocolate covered peanut butter snack bites after chilling in the freezer for 30 minutes to let chocolate set.
  • Serve and store: Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Use the right peanut butter: Stick with a classic creamy peanut butter like Jif or Skippy. Natural peanut butters (with just peanuts + salt) can be too runny or oily, which makes the mixture harder to roll and set.
  • Measure loosely packed almond flour: Spoon the almond flour into your measuring cup and be sure it’s leveled. Do not scoop the flour out of the container/bag with your measuring cup because you could end up with 50% more than you need. If you pack it in too tightly, the bites can turn out dry and crumbly.
  • Warm the peanut butter slightly: A few seconds in the microwave will make it easier to stir with the almond flour and sweetener, creating a smooth, cohesive mixture.
  • Add extra almond flour: If the mixture feels too sticky to roll, add a small amount of almond flour until it reaches a workable consistency.
  • Chill before dipping: Place the rolled bites in the freezer for ~30 minutes before coating in chocolate so they will hold their shape while dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bite | Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 0.001mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 0.02IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.3mg