This is a variation of our energy bites base recipe. These peanut butter energy bites with raisins feature oats, peanut butter, and raisins, with a touch of cinnamon, vanilla, and honey! All the flavors of a great PB&J!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Chill Time30 minutesmins
Total Time50 minutesmins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20bites
Ingredients
½cuphot water
¼teaspooncinnamon
¼teaspoonvanilla extract
Dashsalt
1 ½cupsold fashioned oats
¼cuppeanut butter
¼cupfinely chopped, roasted peanuts
¼cupraisins
2Tablespoonshoney or agave
Instructions
Mix hot water, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt in a medium bowl. Add oats to the mixture. Mix until all the water is absorbed.
Add the peanut butter, raisins, chopped peanuts, and honey and stir until well incorporated.
Cover and refrigerate mixture for 30 minutes so they are easier to roll.
Divide mixture into 1-inch balls (~2 Tablespoons) using a spoon or small portion scoop. Roll into balls.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Enjoy!
Notes
If the peanut butter is too hard to mix in, microwave it for 30 seconds to make it easier to stir.If the mixture is too sticky, add more oats 2 Tablespoons at a time.