Here’s a simple, **no-bake chocolate peanut butter balls** recipe—rich, easy, and perfect for a quick treat.
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## **Ingredients** (makes ~12–15 balls)
* 1 cup creamy peanut butter (or natural peanut butter)
* 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (or quick oats)
* 1/4 tsp salt (optional, if your peanut butter isn’t salted)
* 1/2 cup dark or milk chocolate chips
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## **Instructions**
### **1. Mix the Base**
1. In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, and vanilla.
2. Stir in the oats and salt until fully combined. The mixture should be thick and slightly sticky.
### **2. Form the Balls**
1. Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into **1-inch balls**.
2. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
### **3. Melt the Chocolate**
1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.
* Or melt over a double boiler on the stove.
### **4. Coat the Balls**
1. Using a spoon or fork, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, coating it evenly.
2. Place the coated balls back on the parchment paper.
### **5. Chill**
* Refrigerate for **30–60 minutes**, until the chocolate is set.
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### **Tips**
* You can **roll the balls in crushed nuts, shredded coconut, or cocoa powder** instead of dipping in chocolate.
* Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to **1 week**, or freeze for longer storage.
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If you like, I can also give a **super quick 3-ingredient version** that doesn’t even require melting chocolate. It’s almost like candy in under 10 minutes. Do you want me to share that?
