Description
These No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Clusters are a healthy, fast treat with rich dark chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and a satisfying crunch from oats or crisp rice. They set in the fridge in about 20 minutes and are perfect for snacks, lunchboxes, and quick desserts.
Ingredients
1 cup (170 g) dark chocolate chips (70% preferred)
1/2 cup (128 g) natural creamy peanut butter (well stirred)
2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
1 cup (90 g) rolled oats OR 1 cup (35 g) crisp rice cereal
Pinch of fine sea salt
Optional: 1 to 2 tablespoons (7 to 14 g) chia seeds, shredded coconut, or chopped nuts
Optional topping: flaky salt
Instructions
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl using a double boiler, or microwave in 20 second bursts, stirring until smooth.
3. Stir in the peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla until glossy and fully combined.
4. Fold in the rolled oats (or crisp rice) and the pinch of sea salt until evenly coated.
5. Scoop 1 tablespoon portions onto the parchment lined tray to form 12 clusters.
6. If using, sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky salt on top of each cluster.
7. Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes, or until firm and set.
8. Serve chilled, or let sit 5 minutes at room temperature for a softer bite.
Notes
Chocolate tip: Melt gently and stir often to prevent scorching or seizing.
Texture control: If the mixture seems loose, add 1 to 2 tablespoons (6 to 12 g) more oats. If it seems too thick, stir in 1 teaspoon (5 ml) melted coconut oil.
Nut-free option: Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter.
Vegan option: Use maple syrup and dairy-free chocolate chips.
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 7 days. Freeze up to 2 months. Thaw 5 minutes before eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg