Description
Peanut Butter Breakfast Bites are no-bake, crunchy, and kid-approved snacks perfect for busy mornings or healthy on-the-go fuel. Made with wholesome ingredients and naturally sweetened, they’re a delicious and satisfying way to start the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed or chia seeds
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or raisins
- ¼ cup crushed pretzels or crispy rice cereal
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional add-ins: shredded coconut, dried fruit, cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together oats, flaxseed, crushed pretzels (or cereal), and chocolate chips.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, warm peanut butter and honey for 20–30 seconds until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture and stir to combine.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined.
- Chill the mixture in the fridge for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
- Roll into 1-inch balls using your hands or a small scoop.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Use sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
- Kids can help roll the bites—it’s a fun and mess-friendly activity.
- Add a scoop of protein powder to boost the nutrition.
- Switch up mix-ins with mini M&Ms, seeds, or other cereals.
- Perfect for school snacks, lunchboxes, or after-school fuel.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: No-Bake, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peanut butter breakfast bites, no-bake energy balls, kid-friendly snack, healthy breakfast bites, crunchy oat balls, on-the-go breakfast