Mibba Eats: No Bake Peanut Butter Nests

It’s springtime – the leaves are coming back on the trees, the flowers are blooming, the birds are singing. Why not bring a little bit of that renewing feeling into your desserts? No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies are the perfect little snack to bring a bit of Spring in a healthy way. Plus, this is a great recipe for those people who struggle with gluten and dairy allergies and find it difficult to find recipes that we can have!

What You Need:

• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup coconut oil (measured in its solid state)
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup quick cooking oats
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut
• Your favourite candy to add to the middle of the “nests”
• Wax paper
• Baking sheet
• Medium saucepan

What You Do:

1. Line the baking sheet with wax paper and set aside
2. Combine peanut butter, honey, salt and coconut oil in a saucepan over medium heat until melted and well-combined
3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and cocoa powder
4. Once blended, add oats and mix well
5. Add coconut and stir until all ingredients are completely combined
6. Drop approximately 1 tbs portions of mixture onto the wax covered baking sheet. Use a spoon to push down the middle of the balls to form a nest shape.
7. Let the cookies harden and form in the refrigerator. To speed up this process, the cookies can be put in the freezer instead.
8. Let cool to room temperature, top with your favourite candy, and serve!

Tips:

• To make this recipe healthier, try using maple syrup instead of honey, unsweetened coconut and cocoa powder, and sea salt!
• Using the substitute ingredients will make the recipe gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free and vegan!