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No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bites

These no-bake chocolate oat bites are quick, chewy treats made by mixing rolled oats, cocoa powder, melted butter, and sweetener, then shaping into bites and chilling until firm. The final product has a glossy chocolate exterior with a hearty, chewy interior, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings in minutes. They're a nostalgic, easy-to-make snack that requires no oven and comes together with simple pantry ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats preferably old-fashioned for chewiness
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder for rich chocolate flavor
  • 1/2 cup butter melted, for richness and binding
  • 1/3 cup honey for sweetness and stickiness
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips dark or milk, depending on preference
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to enhance flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Parchment paper
  • Teaspoon or small scoop
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract, stirring until evenly mixed.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, then stir in honey until the mixture is smooth and fragrant.
  3. Pour the warm butter and honey mixture into the dry ingredients, folding everything together with a spatula until the oats are thoroughly coated and the mixture is sticky and glossy.
  4. Add the chocolate chips to the mixture and gently fold to distribute evenly, ensuring pockets of melted chocolate form.
  5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and use a teaspoon or small scoop to portion out the mixture, shaping each into compact balls or pressing into a rough rectangle.
  6. Place the tray in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes until the bites are firm and set.
  7. Once firm, remove the bites from the fridge and enjoy their chewy, chocolatey exterior with a hearty interior.