Description
No-bake chocolate peanut butter haystacks are quick, crunchy, and satisfying treats made with chocolate, peanut butter, and crispy add-ins like oats or chow mein noodles. Perfect for snacking, gifting, or holiday trays, they require no baking and come together in minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats or crunchy chow mein noodles
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts
- Optional: 1/4 cup mini marshmallows
- Optional: Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan over low heat or a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter together, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Fold in oats or chow mein noodles until fully coated. Mix in any optional ingredients like coconut, nuts, or marshmallows.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping into rough haystacks.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Transfer to a serving plate or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Use dairy-free chocolate and plant-based peanut butter for a vegan version.For a nut-free version, substitute sunflower seed butter or tahini.Add crushed pretzels or rice cereal for extra crunch.Sprinkle with holiday decorations or drizzle with white chocolate for a festive touch.Do not reheat—serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 haystack
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
