This nostalgic no-bake recipe for Peanut Snacks brings together pantry staples like peanut butter, honey, and coconut to create a chewy, naturally sweet treat. Popular in mid-century kitchens, this snack was a quick and affordable way to make a wholesome dessert without turning on the oven. The texture is thick and satisfying, while the coconut adds a tropical twist. Perfect for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, or a bite-sized energy boost, these treats remain a charming throwback to simpler homemade goodness.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp milk powder
- grated coconut (enough to bind and coat)
Instructions
Step 1: Combine Ingredients
- In a small saucepan, blend peanut butter, honey, water, and milk powder.
Step 2: Cook
- Stir over low heat until the mixture becomes very thick.
Step 3: Mix in Coconut
- Remove from heat. Stir in enough grated coconut to hold the mixture together.
Step 4: Shape and Chill
- Form into 12 one-inch balls. Roll in additional grated coconut. Chill before serving.
Tips
- Add a splash of vanilla extract for deeper flavor.
- Use toasted coconut for extra aroma and crunch.
- Replace honey with maple syrup for a vegan-friendly option.
- Add mini chocolate chips for a dessert-style version.
- Mix in chia seeds or flaxmeal for extra texture and fiber.
- Make larger balls and press them into bars instead.
- Dip finished balls halfway in melted chocolate.
- Use almond butter or cashew butter instead of peanut butter.
- Add a pinch of salt to enhance sweetness.
Nutrition
Calories: 49kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 28mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.1mg
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