Peanut butter is delicious, but did you know that it is also good for your health? It’s packed with healthy fats that are good for your heart. It is a good gift that you can enjoy without having to feel guilty!
If this delicious treat is something your kids love, make them a special treat instead of the usual PBJ sandwich!
Try these 3 delicious snack recipes for kids:
Delicious No-Bake Nut Snacks
What do you need:
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1 1/2 cups rolled or quick oatmeal
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2/3 cup natural peanut butter
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3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
Place the oatmeal in a blender or food processor. Pulse until oatmeal reaches the consistency of flour. Add the nugget and honey / maple syrup to the blender and blend until the ingredients are well combined. Pour the mixture into a bowl. You may need to scrape down the sides of the blender to get all of the mixture.
Form round dicks with the “dough.” If they are falling apart, return to the blender and add 1 tablespoon of bp. If they start to stick to your hands, grease them with cooking spray. Serve as is or chilled.
Hassle-free PB bars
What do you need:
For the base
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2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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1 1/2 cups bp
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1 1/2 cups caster sugar
For the dressing
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1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
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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 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 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!
Cereal sandwich PB
What do you need:
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4 cups plain Cheerios
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1/2 cup peanut butter
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1/2 cup of honey
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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 microwave for 30 more seconds. Add the cereal to the mixture and stir to coat well with the mixture. Drop the portions onto a parchment paper lined tray and allow to sit for 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!