Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls with Coconut
These no-bake chocolate peanut butter oatmeal balls coated in coconut are made with only 5 ingredients. Enjoy this lighter alternative to sugar-laden sweets!
Prep Time 25 minutesminutes
Cook Time 3 minutesminutes
Total Time 28 minutesminutes
Servings 20
Ingredients
1cup(180g)semisweet chocolate chips
½cup(120ml)half and half
1cup(258g)creamy peanut butter
1cup(80g)quick cooking oats
1cup(90g)shredded sweetened coconut
Instructions
Place chocolate in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Set aside.
Bring half and half to a light simmer over medium-low heat. Pour the hot half and half over the chocolate, stir until chocolate is completely melted.
Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours until mixture is cool and slightly thickened.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Spread coconut in a shallow baking pan. Bake for 3 minutes, or until lightly golden. Cool completely then place coconut in a small shallow bowl. Set aside.
Add peanut butter and oats to chocolate mixture. Stir to combine.
Roll mixture into 1 and 1/2 tablespoon sized balls. Roll each ball in the coconut.
Place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Cover and chill for 2 hours or overnight.
Notes
Dark or white chocolate chips make great substitutes for semisweet chips.
Almond butter is also great in this recipe instead of peanut butter. Or use any other nut butter that you love!