Peanut butter sure is yummy, but did you know that it’s good for the health, too? It is packed full of healthy fat that’s good for the heart. It’s a good treat you can indulge without having to feel guilty!
If this scrumptious treat is something your kids love, make them a special snack instead of the usual PBJ sandwich!
Try these 3 yummy snack recipes for kids:
Yummy No-Bake Nutty Bites
What you need:
- 1 1/2 cups rolled or quick oats
- 2/3 cup natural peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
Place the oats in a blender or food processor. Pulse until the oats reach a flour consistency. Add the pb and honey/maple syrup to the blender and blend until ingredients are well-combined. Scoop mixture into a bowl. You may need to scrape the sides of the blender to get all of the mixture.
Form “dough” into round bites. If they’re falling apart, return to blender and add 1 tablespoon of pb. If they start sticking to your hands, oil with cooking spray. Serve as is or refrigerated.
No-Fuss PB Bars
What you need:
For the base
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 1/2 cups pb
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
For the topping
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup pb
To make the base, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, peanut butter and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until well-combined. Press the mixture evenly on a 9×13 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper. Set aside.
To make the topping, add the milk chocolate chips and peanut butter in 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 smoothen using a spatula. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour or until set. Slice into squares and serve!
PB Cereal Snack
What you need:
- 4 cups plain Cheerios
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix the peanut butter and honey in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on high in the microwave for 1 minute. Stir, add the vanilla extract and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds more. Add the cereal to the mixture and stir to coat well with mixture. Drop portions in a parchment-lined tray and allow at least 1 hour for the snack to set.
These yummy peanut butter snack recipes will surely bring a smile to your little one’s face!