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Oat Bites

No-Bake Oat Bites: A Cozy Swap for Cookies

Cozy, chewy no-bake oat bites made with oats, peanut butter, honey, dark chocolate, flaxseed, and cinnamon. A comforting cookie alternative that’s easier on the body, especially in perimenopause.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup natural peanut butter
  • ⅓ cup raw honey
  • 3 Tbsp unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • ¼ cup ground flaxseed meal
  • 1½ cups oats quick or old-fashioned
  • ½ cup organic rice puffs
  • 2 ½ Tbsp dark chocolate morsels
  • ½ tsp Ceylon cinnamon
  • Pinch of real salt

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, stir together the peanut butter, honey, applesauce, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Add the oats, coconut, flaxseed, puffed brown rice, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until fully combined.
  3. Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
  4. Chill the mixture for 15–20 minutes to firm slightly.
  5. Scoop and roll into 24 bite-sized balls.
  6. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

These no-bake oat bites are meant as a cozy snack, not a strict health food. I’m not a nutritionist or medical professional—just sharing what worked for me. Always listen to your body and adjust ingredients as needed.