PB&J Snack Bites
A fun and easy twist on a classic combo, this no bake snack bites recipe provides the delicious fuel you want. It's a hit with peanut butter and jelly fans of all ages, and you can enjoy it any time of day, but it's especially perfect as an after-school snack. Make a batch on the weekend, and snack throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Strawberry Jam
- -OR-
- 1/4 cup Natural Strawberry Fruit Spread
- 1/2 cup Jif® Extra Crunchy Peanut Butter
- 1/2 cup classic granola
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds or your favorite chopped nut
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or your favorite dried fruit
- (Optional) coconut flakes, cocoa powder or additional chopped nuts
Directions
Step 1: Combine ingredients.
MIX peanut butter, fruit spread, granola, nuts and dried fruit in a medium bowl (with a mixer on medium speed or with gloved hands) until thoroughly blended.
Step 2: Chill.
COVER and chill at least 1 hour.
Step 3: Shape into balls.
ROLL chilled mixture into 1-inch balls, pressing ingredients together firmly. If you like, roll each one in coconut flakes, cocoa powder or additional chopped nuts to keep mixture from sticking and for added flavor. Store in the refrigerator and enjoy cold.
