Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Bliss Balls
If you have about 15 minutes, you have time to make these irresistible Peanut Butter Bliss Balls.
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There is just something about seeing these colorful little candies in cookies and treats that I can’t resist.
Of course, you don’t have to limit yourself to just chocolate chips or mini M&Ms; consider these options too:
- Raisins
- Dried blueberries or cranberries
- Butterscotch baking chips ~ contain dairy
- Vanilla baking chips ~ contain dairy
- Peanut butter baking chips ~ peanuts and dairy
- Coconut
- Davis Chocolate Peanut Butter Chips are soy, dairy, egg, and gluten-free.
- Enjoy Life Semi-Sweet Mini Chocolate Chips are my favorite allergy-friendly products, and I use them all the time.
The combination of ingredients in these peanut butter balls creates a slight chewiness that adds to the joy of eating them. Does that sound crazy? It’s true! Just don’t try to eat one frozen; let them sit out for a few minutes to soften up.
Here are the basic ingredients that will go into these peanut butter bliss balls:
~peanut butter ~ I used Creamy Jiff instead of the natural no-stir type.
~honey
~vanilla extract
~old-fashioned gluten-free oats
~semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
~mini M&M’s (omit if necessary)
What About Substitutions?
1. Substitute any nut butter for the peanut butter.
2. SunButter for nut-free diets if allowed.
3. Agave could be substituted for honey if you follow a vegan diet.
4. Regular old-fashioned oats if you are not gluten-free.
5. Substitute quinoa flakes or quick-cooking oats for part or all of the oats.
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Bliss Balls have 3 WW points plus each.
Be sure to check out this gluten, dairy, and egg-free energy ball: Double Chocolate Energy Bites with Cacao Nibs.
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Bliss Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter ~ use appropriate alternatives for special diets
- ½ cup honey or agave
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups old-fashioned gluten-free oats ~ see options in notes
- 1/3 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips ~ I used Enjoy Life Allergy-Friendly
- 1/3 cup mini M&Ms if appropriate for special diets ~ see alternatives in notes
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl add peanut butter, honey or agave, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Stir in oats, chocolate chips, and M&Ms or other options. Mix to completely combine. Use your hands if needed.
- Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Use a small cookie scoop or about 1 1/2 Tbsp of the mixture to form balls. I used gloves and had no problem with them being too sticky to handle. If needed chill dough to reduce stickiness.
- Serve peanut butter balls at room temperature or chilled. Store covered in the refrigerator or in the freezer for longer storage.
Notes
~ raisins
~ dried blueberries or cranberries
~ butterscotch baking chips ~ contain dairy
~ vanilla baking chips ~ contain dairy
~ peanut butter baking chips ~ peanuts and dairy
~ coconut
~ Davis Chocolate Peanut Butter Chips are soy, dairy, egg, and gluten-free.
~ Enjoy Life Semi-Sweet Mini Chocolate Chips are my favorite allergy-friendly products I use all the time. Substitutions If Needed For Special Diets:
1. Substitute any nut butter for the peanut butter or SunButter for nut-free diets if allowed.
2. Agave could be substituted for honey if you follow a vegan diet.
3. Regular old-fashioned oats of course for those of you who are not gluten-free. You can even substitute quinoa flakes or quick-cooking oats for part or all of the oats. I've done this quite a few times when making energy balls.
Nutrition
This recipe idea is from www.togetherasfamily.com
