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No-Bake Peanut Butter Football Bites

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These no-bake peanut butter football bites are a perfect game day snack, combining a dense, chewy peanut butter and oat center with a smooth dark chocolate coating. Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients, they’re a crowd-pleaser that comes together in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (135g) rolled oats
  • 1 cup (240g) creamy peanut butter (e.g., Skippy or Jif)
  • ⅓ cup (110g) honey
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (e.g., Ghirardelli 60% cacao)
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons (14g) flaxseed meal (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Toast the oats: Place rolled oats in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden. Let cool completely on a plate.
  2. Mix the base: In a large bowl, combine cooled oats, peanut butter, honey, flaxseed meal (if using), and salt. Mix with a spatula or clean hands until a dough forms that holds its shape when squeezed. If too dry, add a teaspoon of honey; if too sticky, add a tablespoon of oats.
  3. Shape the footballs: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons of mixture, roll into a ball, then pinch ends to form an oval football shape. Flatten bottom slightly. Place on baking sheet. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  4. Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until smooth and glossy.
  5. Dip the bites: Remove chilled bites from fridge. Using a fork or skewer, dip each bite into melted chocolate, coating completely. Let excess drip off, then place back on parchment. Optionally, add a white chocolate ‘stitching’ line down the center while wet.
  6. Final chill: Return baking sheet to refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, until chocolate is firm. For quicker set, freeze for 15 minutes.

Notes

Toast oats for deeper flavor. Chill bites before dipping to prevent crumbling. Use room temperature peanut butter for easier mixing. If chocolate is too thick, add more coconut oil. Store in airtight container in fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: no-bake, peanut butter, football bites, game day snack, easy snack, chocolate, oats

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