Crunchy peanuts and smooth, peanut-y caramel nougat create a salty, sweet reward in these PayDay Candy Bar Bites. Get ready to kick back and enjoy! A Perfect PayDay Candy Bar Recipe 4 simple ingredients make one big pay off. Made with peanuts, peanut butter, marshmallow creme and crunchy, salty peanuts, these PayDay Candy Bar Bites…
Crunchy peanuts and smooth, peanut-y caramel nougat create a salty, sweet reward in these PayDay Candy Bar Bites. Get ready to kick back and enjoy!
A Perfect PayDay Candy Bar Recipe
4 simple ingredients make one big pay off. Made with peanuts, peanut butter, marshmallow creme and crunchy, salty peanuts, these PayDay Candy Bar Bites are a sweet, salty escape. A soft peanut-y nougat topped with peanuts. They’re so full of delicious flavor and texture.
If you’re into sweet and salty combo, you’re going to love these homemade PayDay bars. You won’t believe how easy and quick they are to make! Just 4 ingredients and a few minutes and you’ll be in peanut heaven!
PayDay Candy Bar Bites Ingredients and Supplies
(see recipe card at the bottom of this post for measurements and details)
Preheat the oven to 250°F. Unwrap and place the caramels a few inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet on the middle rack of the preheated oven for 5 minutes to soften the caramels. They should not melt. They should just soften so that you can reshape them.
Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the peanut butter and marshmallow creme until well combined.
As soon as the caramels are softened, add them to the mixing bowl with the peanut butter and marshmallow creme mixture. Beat until the caramels are well incorporated and the mixture is thick and smooth.
Place the peanuts in a shallow bowl.
Shape 1 tablespoon portions of the mixture into a 2-inch long log and immediately press the log into the peanuts so that it is coated on both sides.
Repeat with the remaining mixture and peanuts.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
How to Store PayDay Bites
Store homemade PayDay Bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
To freeze, flash freeze in a single layer on a parchment lined sheet pan for about 1 hour. Then wrap each one in plastic wrap and place in a freezer safe plastic bag or container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Alternatively, flash freeze in a single layer for 1 hour and then space out in layers with parchment between each layer in a freezer-safe plastic bag or container to freezer for up to 3 months.
To defrost, keep wrapped and allow to defrost in the refrigerator first and then let come to room temperature before enjoying.
If you make these PayDay Candy Bar Bites, be sure to snap a picture and share it with me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see. If you’re on Facebook, be sure to join my Friends of The BakerMama group to connect and share all the fun and yummy recipes of mine that you make! I just love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the ideas I share. Enjoy!
Crunchy peanuts and smooth, peanut-y caramel nougat create a salty, sweet reward in these PayDay Candy Bar Bites. Get ready to kick back and enjoy!
Ingredients
12 caramel squares
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup marshmallow creme
1 cup roasted salted peanuts
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 250°F. Unwrap and place the caramels a few inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet on the middle rack of the preheated oven for 5 minutes to soften the caramels. They should not melt. They should just soften so that you can reshape them.
Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the peanut butter and marshmallow creme until well combined.
As soon as the caramels are softened, add them to the mixing bowl with the peanut butter and marshmallow creme mixture. Beat until the caramels are well incorporated and the mixture is thick and smooth.
Place the peanuts in a shallow bowl.
Shape 1 tablespoon portions of the mixture into a 2-inch long log and immediately press the log into the peanuts so that it is coated on both sides.
Repeat with the remaining mixture and peanuts.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Take 5 Candy Bar Bites combine layers of chocolate, caramel, peanuts, peanut butter, and pretzels in mouth-watering two-bite candies. My Favorite Candy Bar I’ve had a Homemade Take 5 Bar recipe for years, so it was only a matter of time before I made them bite-sized! I have a feeling you’re going to love these…
Take 5 Candy Bar Bites combine layers of chocolate, caramel, peanuts, peanut butter, and pretzels in mouth-watering two-bite candies.
My Favorite Candy Bar
I’ve had a Homemade Take 5 Bar recipe for years, so it was only a matter of time before I made them bite-sized! I have a feeling you’re going to love these Take 5 Candy Bar Bites as much as I do! A pretzel base topped with peanut butter, crunchy chopped peanuts, rich caramel, smooth chocolate and some flaky sea salt for good measure. They’re two bites of awesome!
Arrange the pretzels on a small parchment-lined sheet pan that will fit in your freezer.
Spread each pretzel with about 3/4 teaspoon of the peanut butter.
Sprinkle the peanut butter on each pretzel with about a teaspoon of the lightly chopped peanuts.
Preheat the oven to 250°F. Unwrap and place the caramels a few inches apart on another parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet on the middle rack of the preheated oven for 5 minutes to soften the caramels. They should not melt. They should just soften so that you can reshape them.
Remove the caramels from the oven and while they’re still warm slightly flatten each caramel into a square shape that will fit the size of the pretzel.
Place the flattened caramel over the chopped peanuts on each pretzel.
Place the sheet pan of pretzel bites in the freezer for 15 minutes to flash freeze them.
When you’re ready to coat the pretzels in chocolate, place 1 cup of the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30 seconds intervals until melted and smooth, stirring between each interval.
Remove half of the flash frozen pretzel bites from the freezer. Using a fork, dip and coat each bite completely in the melted chocolate, letting any excess chocolate drip back into the bowl before transferring the coated bite to a parchment-lined sheet pan.
Sprinkle each bite with a little flaky sea salt, if desired.
Repeat with the remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips and remaining bites that are in the freezer.
Let the bites set at room temperature until the chocolate is completely set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
How to Store Take 5 Candy Bar Bites
Store homemade Take 5 Bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
To freeze, flash freeze in a single layer on a parchment lined sheet pan for about 1 hour. Then wrap each one in plastic wrap and place in a freezer safe plastic bag or container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Alternatively, flash freeze in a single layer for 1 hour and then space out in layers with parchment between each layer in a freezer-safe plastic bag or container to freezer for up to 3 months.
To defrost, keep wrapped and allow to defrost in the refrigerator first and then let come to room temperature before enjoying.
If you make these Take 5 Candy Bar Bites, be sure to snap a picture and share it with me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see. If you’re on Facebook, be sure to join my Friends of The BakerMama group to connect and share all the fun and yummy recipes of mine that you make! I just love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the ideas I share. Enjoy!
Take 5 Candy Bar Bites combine layers of chocolate, caramel, peanuts, peanut butter, and pretzels in mouth-watering two-bite candies.
Ingredients
24 square shaped pretzels
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts, lightly chopped
24 caramel squares
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Flaky sea salt, for garnishing, if desired
Instructions
Arrange the pretzels on a small parchment-lined sheet pan that will fit in your freezer.
Spread each pretzel with about 3/4 teaspoon of the peanut butter.
Sprinkle the peanut butter on each pretzel with about a teaspoon of the lightly chopped peanuts.
Preheat the oven to 250°F. Unwrap and place the caramels a few inches apart on another parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet on the middle rack of the preheated oven for 5 minutes to soften the caramels. They should not melt. They should just soften so that you can reshape them.
Remove the caramels from the oven and while they’re still warm slightly flatten each caramel into a square shape that will fit the size of the pretzel. Place the flattened caramel over the chopped peanuts on each pretzel.
Place the sheet pan of pretzel bites in the freezer for 15 minutes to flash freeze them.
When you’re ready to coat the pretzels in chocolate, place 1 cup of the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30 seconds intervals until melted and smooth, stirring between each interval.
Remove half of the flash frozen pretzel bites from the freezer. Using a fork, dip and coat each bite completely in the melted chocolate, letting any excess chocolate drip back into the bowl before transferring the coated bite to a parchment-lined sheet pan. Sprinkle each bite with a little flaky sea salt, if desired.
Repeat with the remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips and remaining bites that are in the freezer.
Let the bites set at room temperature until the chocolate is completely set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Celebrating the one-year anniversary of Brilliant Bites, the visually exciting and deliciously enticing, cookbook that just goes to show everything’s better when it’s bite-sized! The tasty bites and savvy cocktails within this cookbook can be enjoyed at parties, family meals, breakfast, snack-time, dessert and holidays. A Joyful Milestone I can hardly believe it’s been one year…
Celebrating the one-year anniversary of Brilliant Bites, the visually exciting and deliciously enticing, cookbook that just goes to show everything’s better when it’s bite-sized! The tasty bites and savvy cocktails within this cookbook can be enjoyed at parties, family meals, breakfast, snack-time, dessert and holidays.
A Joyful Milestone
I can hardly believe it’s been one year since Brilliant Bites made its debut! This milestone brings a wave of reflection, gratitude and excitement. When I first began working on this third cookbook, my goal was simple: to create bite-sized recipes that inspire connection, joy and creativity in the kitchen. Seeing how Brilliant Bites has become part of your lives, from everyday meals to special celebrations, has been beyond my wildest dreams.
Over the past year, I’ve loved watching you take these recipes and make them your own. Whether you’ve put your own twist on a bite, hosted a gathering with several of the bites, or simply made time for a fun activity with your kids, every message, photo, and story you’ve shared has filled me with so much pride and joy. Knowing that these recipes have brought people together in memorable ways is truly the greatest gift.
Thank You!
To everyone who has picked up a copy, gifted a copy, shared a bite, or even just enjoyed flipping through the pages of Brilliant Bites, Thank You, Thank YOU!!
This cookbook was a labor of love and knowing it has brought happiness to your homes makes it all worthwhile. Here’s to many more years of delicious bites and unforgettable moments!
Where to Buy Brilliant Bites
Amazon offers such great deals with quick delivery if you need a copy (or several copies!) fast.
If you’d like a special copy, I offer signed copies through my Boards by The BakerMama business and would love to send you a signed copy!
If you love shopping local or have a favorite independent book store or gift shop nearby, be sure to stop in and see or ask them if they carry my cookbooks. My cookbooks are in thousands of specialty stores worldwide and it makes me so happy to hear and see how well they sell in these amazing stores.
I’m also so honored that most major retailers (like Barnes & Noble, Walmart, Target, and more!) sell my cookbooks so be sure to check my Brilliant Bites page for links to order from several of them.
A Brilliant Bites Cookbook Q&A with Author, Maegan Brown
Q: What inspired you to write Brilliant Bites?
All of my cookbooks, including Brilliant Bites, came out of my love for hosting and my obsession with making food fun and approachable for everyone. I’ve always believed that food should be as much about the experience as it is about the taste and bite-sized dishes are just perfect for that. Whether it’s a casual get-together or a fancy celebration, there’s something so appealing about small, shareable bites. I wanted to create a cookbook that gave people the tools to wow their guests without the stress of complicated recipes. It’s all about making entertaining easy, delicious and fun!
Q: How is Brilliant Bites different from your previous cookbooks?
My first two cookbooks, Beautiful Boards and Spectacular Spreads, focused on a theme or specific occasion and each concept could feed a crowd. Brilliant Bites is all about the magic of small, snackable dishes that can be enjoyed in a bite or two. I wanted to hone in on appetizers and little dishes that taste incredible, but are easy to make and serve. The recipes in Brilliant Bites are designed to be versatile too. You can mix and match them for any occasion to feed a crowd or you can make just one recipe from the cookbook to completely satisfy. This cookbook, like Beautiful Boards and Spectacular Spreads, is also focused on presentation because, let’s face it, when food looks cute and bite-sized, it’s even more fun to eat!
Q: What are your favorite recipes from Brilliant Bites?
Oh, that’s such a hard question! It’s like picking a favorite child! But if I had to choose, I’d say the Bow-Tie Antipasto Bites (page 85) are a personal favorite. There’s something so satisfying about fresh cheese, meat, olives and pasta all in one bite. I also love the Cacio’ e Pepe Bites (page 22) as they’re always a hit at parties. And for something a little sweet, the Coconut Key Lime Pie Bites (page 161) have become a go-to dessert that everyone loves!
Q. What’s been the feedback from readers after one year of Brilliant Bites?
It’s been such a joy hearing from readers! People love how approachable the recipes are, and I’ve gotten so many messages from people saying how much their families and guests raved about the bites they served. It’s exactly what I hoped for when I created this cookbook, making entertaining easier and more enjoyable. One follower told me she hosted her first party ever using just recipes from Brilliant Bites, and it was a huge success! That made me so so happy. If you own a copy and have a moment to leave a review on Amazon, that would be amazing! It’s so helpful for people to read how others are enjoying my cookbooks.
Q: What was the most challenging part of creating Brilliant Bites?
The biggest challenge was probably narrowing down the recipes! There are just so many fun ideas in my brain, especially when it comes to bite-sized foods, and I had to make tough decisions about which ones to focus on and include. I wanted to make sure every recipe was something that people could easily replicate but would still have that “wow” factor. Testing each recipe over and over again to make sure they were perfect took a lot of my energy and time, but it was so worth it in the end.
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Brilliant Bites
What to keep in mind when preparing bite-sized foods
It’s all about size, taste and presentation. You want it to be love at first sight and bite! As I was developing each recipe for Brilliant Bites, my goal was to create each bite to feel like a mini experience, where you get a little bit of everything, from crunch to creaminess or salt to sweetness and maybe even a little spice, I took the textures and flavors into account for each bite so they would exceed your expectations.
And, of course, visually I wanted them to be exciting! When you’re serving bite-sized dishes, the way you display them can make a big impact. I always say, “We eat with our eyes first, so make it pretty!”
Tips for hosting parties using recipes from Brilliant Bites
The biggest tip I can give is to plan ahead. A lot of the recipes in Brilliant Bites can be made in advance, so you’re not scrambling in the kitchen right before your guests arrive. I also recommend creating a variety of bites with different flavors – savory, sweet, spicy – so there’s something for everyone.
And don’t forget the presentation! Use different serving platters, trays, and even tiered stands to create height and interest on your table. It makes everything look so much more exciting and inviting.
Adapting the recipes in Brilliant Bites for dietary restrictions
I’m a big believer in making recipes that can hopefully work for everyone. Many of my recipes can easily be adapted to be gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, or even vegan. For example, you can swap out regular flour for a gluten-free option or use an alternative nut butter in place of peanut butter, or even an egg substitute in place of eggs in certain dishes.
I always try to offer suggestions for substitutions, but feel free to get creative and make the recipes your own! Or reach out to me and I’ll give you suggestions to adapt the recipe or recommend a similar recipe that will hopefully meet your needs.
Go-to ingredients when making bite-sized dishes
I think at this point I can turn about any ingredients I have on hand into a fun bite-sized appetizer or treat. It’s so fun to miniaturize our favorite dishes and everyday snacks.
I always have cheese and cream cheese in the refrigerator and usually incorporate it into a lot of bites and I try to keep convenient ingredients like refrigerated crescent dough, prepared pie crusts, crackers, and tortillas on hand to easily create several of the bites in Brilliant Bites.
More from Maegan
How do you come up with new recipes?
I’m inspired by everything – special occasions, holidays, restaurants, travel, seasonal ingredients, family traditions, and even just strolling through the grocery store. Sometimes I’ll see a particular ingredient, and I’ll immediately start thinking about how to turn it into a fun recipe.
I also get a lot of inspiration from my followers! They’ll tell me what they love or which recipe they’re enjoying most or they have a question about adapting a recipe, and that sparks new ideas. I’m always experimenting in the kitchen and sometimes the best recipes come from happy accidents!
How do you stay inspired and avoid recipe burnout?
I think it’s important to always keep dreaming and trying new things. Whether it’s cooking with a new ingredient, trying something different at a restaurant, buying new products at the store, experimenting with a new kitchen gadget, or just staying curious with my cravings, it keeps creative energy alive.
As much as the kitchen is my happy place, I try to recognize when I need a break. Sometimes, stepping away from the kitchen for a bit and coming back with fresh eyes is all I need to get inspired again. I love testing new recipes on my family and friends and having honest taste testers in the house keeps me motivated to try different ideas and perfect them until they get rave reviews. And, of course, connecting with my followers and fellow food bloggers keeps me motivated – knowing that what I create inspires others and helps bring people together is the best feeling.
Do you have plans for more cookbooks or other projects?
Oh, if you know me, I always have something up my sleeve! As much as I try to take a break, I just can’t shut down this creative brain of mine. While I can’t give away too many details just yet, I can say that I’m definitely working on more ways to bring people together through food. Whether it’s another cookbook, more online resources, or even new ways to help you entertain, I’m always dreaming up the next project or product. So stay tuned! Lots more fun and yum to come!
Thank y’all so much for joining me on this fun and delicious bite-sized adventure. If you make any of my recipes from Brilliant Bites, be sure to snap a picture and share it with me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see. If you’re on Facebook, be sure to join my Friends of The BakerMama group to connect and share all the fun and yummy recipes of mine that you make! I just love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the ideas I share. Enjoy!
These Homemade Snickers Bites satisfy a sweet tooth with a creamy peanut butter nougat, gooey caramel, crunchy peanuts and a rich chocolate coating one bite-sized treat at a time. Easy Homemade Snickers Bar Recipe Creamy peanut butter nougat, caramel, crunchy peanuts and a smooth semi-sweet chocolate coating, Homemade Snickers Bites are satisfying and scrumptious. Like…
These Homemade Snickers Bites satisfy a sweet tooth with a creamy peanut butter nougat, gooey caramel, crunchy peanuts and a rich chocolate coating one bite-sized treat at a time.
Easy Homemade Snickers Bar Recipe
Creamy peanut butter nougat, caramel, crunchy peanuts and a smooth semi-sweet chocolate coating, Homemade Snickers Bites are satisfying and scrumptious. Like my Homemade KitKat Bites, they’re so easy to make. No candy thermometers or baking and so much decadent sweetness, they’re sure to become a household favorite!
Making Candy for the Holidays
From Halloween to Christmas (and all the months in between), I get a little obsessed with making homemade candy bars. I keep a bowl of these Snickers Bites out for guests, my kids and their friends, and even I grab one or two for a late night sweet treat before bed.
With fresh ingredients and no shelf time, they taste even better than the originals. Don’t take my word for it, though! They’ll disappear in a flash.
Homemade Snickers Bites Ingredients and Supplies
(see recipe card at the bottom of this post for measurements and details)
To make the bottom layer of nougat, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the peanut butter and powdered sugar until well combined.
Add the marshmallow fluff and beat until thick and smooth.
Shape 1 teaspoon portions of the nougat mixture into 1.5x.5-inch flat rectangles and place them on a small parchment-lined sheet pan that will fit in your freezer.
Top each rectangle of nougat with about a teaspoon of the lightly chopped peanuts.
Preheat the oven to 250°F. Unwrap and place the caramels a few inches apart on another parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet on the middle rack of the preheated oven for 5 minutes to soften the caramels. They should not melt. They should just soften so that you can reshape them.
Remove the caramels from the oven and while they’re still warm slightly flatten each caramel into a rectangle shape that will fit the size of the nougat. Place the flattened caramel over the chopped peanuts on each nougat.
Place the sheet pan of bites in the freezer for 15 minutes to flash freeze them.
When you’re ready to coat the bites in chocolate, place 1 cup of the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30 seconds intervals until melted and smooth, stirring between each interval.
Remove half of the flash frozen bites from the freezer. Using a fork, dip and coat each bite completely in the melted chocolate, letting any excess chocolate drip back into the bowl before transferring the coated bite to a parchment-lined sheet pan.
Repeat with the remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips and remaining bites that are in the freezer.
Let the bites set at room temperature until the chocolate is completely set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
More Homemade Candy Recipes You’ll Love
KitKat Bites: Crisp wafers covered in rich chocolate make these Easy Homemade KitKat Bites as delicious as they are simple to make. Only two ingredients and they taste just like the real thing!
Homemade Take 5 Candy Bars:Make Homemade Take 5 Candy Bars with just 5 of the most amazing ingredients on Earth: dark chocolate, peanut butter, pretzels, caramel and peanuts!
How to Store Snickers Bites
Store homemade Snickers bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
To freeze, flash freeze in a single layer on a parchment lined sheet pan for about 1 hour. Then wrap each one in plastic wrap and place in a freezer safe plastic bag or container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Alternatively, flash freeze in a single layer for 1 hour and then space out in layers with parchment between each layer in a freezer-safe plastic bag or container to freezer for up to 3 months.
To defrost frozen candy bars, keep wrapped and allow to defrost in the refrigerator first and then let come to room temperature before enjoying.
If you make these Homemade Snickers Bites, be sure to snap a picture and share it with me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see. If you’re on Facebook, be sure to join my Friends of The BakerMama group to connect and share all the fun and yummy recipes of mine that you make! I just love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the ideas I share. Enjoy!
These Homemade Snickers Bites satisfy a sweet tooth with creamy peanut butter, crunchy peanuts and a rich chocolate coating one bite-sized treat at a time.
Ingredients
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup marshmallow fluff
1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts, chopped
30 caramel squares
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
To make the bottom layer of nougat, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the peanut butter and powdered sugar until well combined. Add the marshmallow fluff and beat until thick and smooth.
Shape 1 teaspoon portions of the nougat mixture into 1.5x.5-inch flat rectangles and place them on a small parchment-lined sheet pan that will fit in your freezer.
Top each rectangle of nougat with about a teaspoon of the lightly chopped peanuts.
Preheat the oven to 250°F. Unwrap and place the caramels a few inches apart on another parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet on the middle rack of the preheated oven for 5 minutes to soften the caramels. They should not melt. They should just soften so that you can reshape them.
Remove the caramels from the oven and while they’re still warm slightly flatten each caramel into a rectangle shape that will fit the size of the nougat. Place the flattened caramel over the chopped peanuts on each nougat.
Place the sheet pan of bites in the freezer for 15 minutes to flash freeze them.
When you’re ready to coat the bites in chocolate, place 1 cup of the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30 seconds intervals until melted and smooth, stirring between each interval.
Remove half of the flash frozen bites from the freezer. Using a fork, dip and coat each bite completely in the melted chocolate, letting any excess chocolate drip back into the bowl before transferring the coated bite to a parchment-lined sheet pan.
Repeat with the remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips and remaining bites that are in the freezer.
Let the bites set at room temperature until the chocolate is completely set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Dates, whole grain oats, peanut butter and flax make these Simple Energy Bites a delicious and nutritious boost for on-the-go families. Perfect for a quick breakfast, energizing afternoon snack, or healthy lunchbox treat, they’re a family favorite! An Easy, No-Bake Snack Bite When life gets busy, these Simple Energy Bites are a delicious and nutritious…
Dates, whole grain oats, peanut butter and flax make these Simple Energy Bites a delicious and nutritious boost for on-the-go families. Perfect for a quick breakfast, energizing afternoon snack, or healthy lunchbox treat, they’re a family favorite!
An Easy, No-Bake Snack Bite
When life gets busy, these Simple Energy Bites are a delicious and nutritious alternative to processed energy or granola bars. Made with whole grain oats and flax meal, sweetened with dates and held together with protein packed peanut butter, they’re everything you need in a quick breakfast or snack, and nothing you don’t.
Healthy Customizable Snack Bites for the Family
Simple doesn’t have to mean boring. These energy bites are so flavorful and satisfying on their own, but they’re also easy to customize with your favorite mix-ins. Nuts, seeds, candies, dried fruit – your imagination is the limit in making these snack balls your own.
Simple Energy Bites Ingredients and Supplies
(see recipe card at the bottom of this post for measurements and details)
Alternatives: Switch it up with almond butter or a seed butter in place of peanut butter. Or use a mixture! I love the texture and flavor of using both almond butter and peanut butter sometimes.
Mix-ins: Stir in up to 1/2 cup of mix-ins to flavor the bites, if desired.
Chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, M&M’s
Dried fruits (like dried cranberries, dried blueberries or raisins)
Nuts (like chopped peanuts, almond slivers or pecan bits)
Seeds (like flax seed, sesame seeds or pepitas)
How to Make Simple Energy Bites
In a food processor, add the oats, peanut butter, dates, honey and ground flaxseed meal.
Pulse until the ingredients are well combined and stick together. *Stir in your mix-ins, if desired.
Form the mixture into 2 tablespoon sized balls.
Store the bites in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
How to Store Energy Bites
Store energy bites in a sealed container, with parchment paper between each layer, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
To freeze the bites, place in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet in the freezer for 1 hour to flash freeze and then transfer to a freezer-safe plastic bag or container to store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
When ready to enjoy, let defrost in the refrigerator.
More Energizing Breakfast Options
No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Breakfast Bars: Sweetened with dates and packed with oats, flax seed and banana, these No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Breakfast Bars are hearty, nutritious, and oh-so tasty!
Trail Mix Bars: These tasty Trail Mix Bars are loaded with whole wheat flour and other great trail mix ingredients making them the perfect snack for a fun hike or busy day!
Breakfast Brownies: Start the day off right with hearty, delicious Breakfast Brownies! Made with bananas, oats, and peanut butter, these breakfast treats are as healthy as they are tasty!
Overnight Oats Bars: Take your breakfast on the go with these quick and easy Overnight Oats Bars. A nutritious and delicious way to start the day!
Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Banana Oat Bars: Hearty Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Banana Oat Bars that make for a healthy breakfast or snack you can feel great about feeding your family!
If you make these Simple Energy Bites, be sure to snap a picture and share it with me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see. If you’re on Facebook, be sure to join my Friends of The BakerMama group to connect and share all the fun and yummy recipes of mine that you make! I just love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the ideas I share. Enjoy!
Dates, whole grain oats, peanut butter and flax make these Simple Energy Bites a delicious and nutritious boost for on-the-go families. Perfect for a quick breakfast, energizing afternoon snack, or healthy lunchbox treat, they’re a family favorite!
Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
15 pitted dates
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons whole ground flaxseed meal
Instructions
In a food processor, add the oats, peanut butter, dates, honey and ground flaxseed meal.
Pulse until the ingredients are well combined and stick together. *Stir in your mix-ins, if desired.
Form the mixture into 2 tablespoon sized balls.
Store the bites in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
Optional Add-Ins: Stir in up to 1/2 cup of mix-ins to flavor the bites, if desired. Great mix-ins are: chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, M&M’s, dried fruits, nuts, seeds
Crisp wafers covered in rich chocolate make these Easy Homemade KitKat Bites as delicious as they are simple to make. Only two ingredients and they taste just like the real thing! Homemade KitKat Bar Recipe Just two ingredients and one easy to follow method and you’ve got Easy Homemade KitKat Bites that taste just like…
Crisp wafers covered in rich chocolate make these Easy Homemade KitKat Bites as delicious as they are simple to make. Only two ingredients and they taste just like the real thing!
Homemade KitKat Bar Recipe
Just two ingredients and one easy to follow method and you’ve got Easy Homemade KitKat Bites that taste just like the real deal. Crisp chocolate creme wafers and a rich chocolate coating in a fun bite-size homemade candy bar that’s irresistible.
Make Ahead Christmas Candy
These homemade KitKat bars would make a great addition to your holiday treat table or cookie swap. They’re so delicious. Everyone loves them! And you can make them well in advance so there’s less holiday stress.
Easy Homemade Candy Bars
Homemade candy does NOT have to be complicated. I love how easy and how simply delicious these homemade KitKats are. They taste so much fresher than the store-bought kind, and are always a huge hit with the kids.
Homemade KitKat Bites Ingredients and Supplies
(see recipe card at the bottom of this post for measurements and details)
Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30 seconds intervals until melted and smooth, stirring between each interval.
Using a fork, dip and coat each wafer cookie half completely in the melted chocolate, letting any excess chocolate drip back into the bowl before transferring the coated wafer to a parchment-lined sheet pan.
Transfer the coated wafer to a parchment-lined sheet pan.
Let the bites set at room temperature until the chocolate is completely set.
How to Store Homemade KitKat Bites
Store homemade KitKats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
To freeze, flash freeze in a single layer on a parchment lined sheet pan for about 1 hour. Then wrap each one in plastic wrap and place in a freezer safe plastic bag or container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Alternatively, flash freeze in a single layer for 1 hour and then space out in layers with parchment between each layer in a freezer-safe plastic bag or container to freezer for up to 3 months.
To defrost frozen candy bars, keep wrapped and allow to defrost in the refrigerator first and then let come to room temperature before enjoying.
If you make these Easy Homemade KitKat Bites, be sure to snap a picture and share it with me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see. If you’re on Facebook, be sure to join my Friends of The BakerMama group to connect and share all the fun and yummy recipes of mine that you make! I just love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the ideas I share. Enjoy!
Crisp wafers covered in rich chocolate make these Easy Homemade KitKat Bites as delicious as they are simple to make. Only two ingredients and they taste just like the real thing!
Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30 seconds intervals until melted and smooth, stirring between each interval.
Using a fork, dip and coat each wafer cookie half completely in the melted chocolate, letting any excess chocolate drip back into the bowl before transferring the coated wafer to a parchment-lined sheet pan.
Let the bites set at room temperature until the chocolate is completely set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
A creamy, slightly crunchy peanut butter cookie filling inside a smooth chocolate shell. You’ll want to sink your teeth into these scrumptious No-Bake Nutter Butter Balls again and again! Nutter Butter Fans Will Go Nuts! If you love Nutter Butter cookies, you’ll go absolutely nuts for these No-Bake Nutter Butter Balls. The filling is creamy…
A creamy, slightly crunchy peanut butter cookie filling inside a smooth chocolate shell. You’ll want to sink your teeth into these scrumptious No-Bake Nutter Butter Balls again and again!
Nutter Butter Fans Will Go Nuts!
If you love Nutter Butter cookies, you’ll go absolutely nuts for these No-Bake Nutter Butter Balls. The filling is creamy with a slight crunch and coating is smooth chocolate dusted with cookie crumbs. They’re such a simple treat with a big wow factor!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Heaven
Peanut butter and chocolate just might be THE most satisfying combination there is (sorry, jelly). I crave it ALL the time. And these sweet little bites satisfy all my cravings not only with flavor but the texture. It’s divine. Like a Nutter Butter truffle.
Thanks to cream cheese and peanut butter, the inside is creamy with a slight Nutter Butter cookie crunch. And that smooth, chocolatey outside is dusted with even more Nutter Butter magic. I know you’re going to love them!
More Chocolate Peanut Butter Recipes You’ll Love
For all my chocolate peanut butter fans out there, you’re sure to find a treat to satisfy your craving.
Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Brookies: A chocolate peanut butter cup baked in the middle of a peanut butter chocolate chip cookie and a rich chocolate brownie! These Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Brookies define deliciousness!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls: Crunchy peanut butter and crispy cereal inside a chocolate shell make these Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls one scrumptious holiday favorite we crave year ’round!
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars: Dense, chewy peanut buttery bars topped with a smooth chocolate peanut butter layer make these No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars an easy and delicious treat.
Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies: Chewy peanut butter cookies dusted with sugar and topped with a chocolate kiss. These Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies are a must-make cookie you’ll crave all year round.
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie: No special occasion needed to enjoy this No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie. Crunchy peanut butter, creamy whipped topping and cream cheese piled into an Oreo crust make this ice box pie perfect for celebrating every day life!
You can swap out the processed peanut butter for natural, but there are a few things to keep in mind:
Texture. The texture of natural peanut butter is a bit on the runny side. Keep your natural peanut butter chilled as long as possible before adding it to your batter, and be sure to stir it really well before measuring. Or use a no-stir natural creamy peanut butter, like I do for most of my baking recipes!
Salt. Secondly, if your natural peanut butter is unsalted, you might need to adjust the amount of salt in your baking.
Sweetness. It’s certainly unsweetened, so the end product may not be as sweet as you expect, either. You may want to adjust the amount of sugar according to your tastes.
How to Make Nutter Butter Balls
Finely crush the Nutter Butter cookies in a food processor or crush them in a sturdy plastic bag. You should have about 4 cups of crushed cookies. Reserve 2 tablespoons for garnishing.
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the remaining crushed cookies, cream cheese and peanut butter. Beat together until well combined.
Roll the mixture into 1 tablespoon size balls and place on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Refrigerate for 1 hour or place in the freezer for 15 minutes to flash freeze them.
Melt the candy coating according to package directions.
Using a fork, dip each chilled nutter butter ball into the candy coating until it is completely coated.
Place back on the parchment lined sheet pan.
Immediately sprinkle with some of the reserved crushed cookies. Let set completely.
More of My Favorite No-Bake Recipes
From nutritious energy bites and hearty granola to dreamy and decadent icebox pies, my Favorite No-Bake Recipes leave nothing out but the oven. Skip the heat and enjoy these delicious no-bake eats!
How to Store Nutter Butter Balls
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
To freeze, place in a freezer safe storage container or plastic bag and store in the freezer for up to three months. Let defrost, uncovered, at room temperature or even enjoy froze, like I like to do!
If you make these No-Bake Nutter Butter Balls, be sure to snap a picture and share it with me or tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see. I love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the recipes I share. Enjoy!
A creamy, slightly crunchy peanut butter cookie filling inside a smooth chocolate shell. You’ll want to sink your teeth into these scrumptious No-Bake Nutter Butter Balls again and again!
Finely crush the Nutter Butter cookies in a food processor or crush them in a sturdy plastic bag. You should have about 4 cups of crushed cookies. Reserve 2 tablespoons for garnishing.
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the remaining crushed cookies, cream cheese and peanut butter. Beat together until well combined.
Roll the mixture into 1 tablespoon size balls and place on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Refrigerate for 1 hour or place in the freezer for 15 minutes to flash freeze them.
Melt the candy coating according to package directions. Using a fork, dip each chilled nutter butter ball into the candy coating until it is completely coated. Place back on the parchment lined sheet pan. Immediately sprinkle with some of the reserved crushed cookies. Let set completely.
I just love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the ideas I share. Enjoy!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 16 bites
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