Peanut Butter Granola Bites

My boys love traditional rice krispy treats.  Even more, they love “Scotcheroos” (you know the peanut butter/crisp rice bottom with a layer of chocolate and butterscotch chips on top)   But I feel a little guilty when I make them, with the overload of corn syrup and sugar that is in every bite.

These little PB granola bites pack the same yummy peanut butter and chocolate flavor, in a little healthier form.  Using Agave nectar (or you can sub honey) for the sweetener, and the pairing of rolled oats and crisp rice cereal – these little bites will soon become an afterschool favorite!

Peanut Butter Granola Bites

Lisa @ Onceamonthmom.com

Ingredients:

• 0.33 cups agave nectar
• 0.25 cups creamy peanut butter
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 cup crisp rice cereal
• 1 cup old fashioned old oats
• 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips

Directions:

Place chocolate chips in freezer prior to prep – this will help them not to melt when you add to the mix.  In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine agave nectar, peanut butter, and butter.  Stir until melted and smooth.  Remove from heat, and stir in cereal and oats.  Let mixture cool for about 2 minutes, then stir in chocolate chips.  Form mixture into tablespoon sized balls, and place on waxed paper lined cookie sheet. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until set. 

Freezing Directions:

Follow directions above.  Place cookie sheet in freezer instead of refrigerator.  Flash Freeze.  When bites are frozen solid, divide among indicated number of gallon sized freezer storage bags.  TO SERVE:  Remove desired number of bites from freezer and thaw on countertop for 20 minutes.

Servings: 24

**conversion chart image provided by Erik Spiekermann

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