Description
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Haystacks are chewy, crunchy, chocolatey clusters made with simple ingredients like chow mein noodles or oats, chocolate chips, and peanut butter. These quick, no-fuss treats are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups chow mein noodles or quick oats
- 1/2 cup butterscotch chips (optional)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter together over low heat or in 30-second microwave intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt if using.
- Gently fold in the chow mein noodles or oats until evenly coated with the chocolate-peanut butter mixture.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping into small mounds.
- Let the haystacks set at room temperature or refrigerate for 30–45 minutes until firm.
- Store in an airtight container once set.
Notes
Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.Chow mein noodles give a crisp texture, but oats, cornflakes, or pretzels can be used as alternatives.Customize with chopped nuts, marshmallows, or shredded coconut.Decorate with sprinkles or drizzle with white chocolate for festive versions.For a healthier twist, use dark chocolate and natural peanut butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 haystack
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
