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No-Bake Peanut Butter and Oats Bliss Balls/Bars
With pecans and raisins, this is my current favorite instant, quick and delicious healthy snack to indulge in when there is a snack attack and want to feel “not so guilty”!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup Peanut Butter Sugar free; creamy or crunchy
- ½ cup honey use maple syrup if vegan
- 2 cups oats can add more if you prefer; maybe ½ cup more
- 1/3 to ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
Instructions
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For a crispier bite, I have roasted the oats in a dry saucepan for a few minutes; this step is totally optional
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In a large mixing bowl, stir in 1 cup peanut butter and ½ cup honey well using a silicone spatula or wooden spoon.
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Add 2 cups of oats, ½ cup of chopped pecans, ½ cup of raisins and 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder.
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Mix well using a spatula or even your clean hands to form a homogenous mixture.
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If using peanut butter with sugar, reduce honey/maple syrup accordingly..
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To make bliss balls or ladoos, scoop small portions and form bite sized smooth balls; chill and serve/enjoy.
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If making into bars, pat onto a parchment paper lined pan (I have used 8X8 inch pan), smoothen the top and let chill in the refrigerator.
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Dot with pecans to make it look pretty (again totally optional)
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Chill thoroughly and then cut into squares or rectangles.
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Enjoy and Happy Snacking!
Recipe Notes
- Adjust the amount of honey or maple syrup according to whether peanut butter is sweetened or not.
- You can use rolled oats or even instant oats. If the oats are too big, then blitz a bit if preferable.
- The amount of oats depends upon whether your honey is in liquid form or is slightly thick. Adjust accordingly by starting with 2 cups and adding as needed.
- Nuts are optional but a wonderful addition for texture, flavor and nutrition.
- Chocolate chips can be added for a chocolaty bite.
- If the mixture is too dry, stir in more peanut butter and if too wet, stir in more oats.
- Enjoy and Happy Snacking!