3 Delicious Peanut Butter Snack Recipes Kids Will Love
Peanut butter is delicious, but did you know it’s also good for your health? It is packed with healthy fats that are good for your heart. It’s a nice gift that you can enjoy without having to feel guilty!
If this delicious treat is something your kids love, make them a special snack instead of the usual PBJ sandwich!
Try these 3 delicious snack recipes for kids:
Delicious No-Bake Nutty Bites
What do you need:
- 1 1/2 cups rolled or quick oats
- 2/3 cup plain peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup
Place the oats in a blender or food processor. Pulse until the oatmeal reaches a floury consistency. Add pb and honey/maple syrup to blender and blend until well combined. Pour the mixture into a bowl. You may have to scrape down the sides of the blender to get all of the mixture out.
Shape “dough” into round bite-size pieces. If they are falling apart, return to blender and add 1 tbsp pb. If they start to stick to your hands, grease with cooking spray. Serve as is or chilled.
Hassle-free PB bars
What do you need:
for the base
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 1/2 cups sc
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
for coverage
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup bp
To make the base, mix the graham cracker crumbs, peanut butter, and powdered sugar in a bowl until well combined. Press mixture evenly into a 9×13-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper. Set aside.
To make the topping, add the milk chocolate chips and peanut butter to a microwave-safe bowl and melt in the microwave in short 20-second bursts, until smooth. Pour the mixture over the base in the pan and smooth with a spatula. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour or until set. Cut into squares and serve!
Snack Cereal PB
What do you need:
- 4 cups plain Cheerios
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup of honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Combine the peanut butter and honey in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir, add the vanilla extract and microwave for an additional 30 seconds. Add the cereal to the mixture and toss to coat well with the mixture. Arrange the portions on a parchment-lined tray and allow at least 1 hour for the snack to set.
These delicious peanut butter snack recipes are sure to bring a smile to your little one’s face!