No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Bites
Chewy, naturally sweet bites made with simple pantry staples that require no oven time, perfect for little hands to mix and shape. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs rolled oats, natural peanut butter, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, and 1/3 cup honey, mixing until fully incorporated and sticky.
- Step 2: Fold in 1/4 cup chopped peanuts and 1/4 cup dried cranberries until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Step 3: Using a small cookie scoop or hands, form the mixture into 12 uniform balls, then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.







