This peanut butter cookie dough bites recipe takes about 7 minutes to make and have just 6 healthy, natural ingredients. Perfect for a quick snack or breakfast, no baking required. But make a bunch, they disappear fast!
So, I think I’ve reached the question and answer phase of motherhood…
E: Can I have some more raisins? Where do raisins come from?
Me: You know, raisins come from grapes, right?
E: Where do grapes come from?
Me: They grow on a vine.
E: What’s a vine?
oh dear…I don’t know if I like where this is headed!
Anyway, the boy loves raisins, and I love that they’re a great alternative to more sugary snacks.
I was also impressed to find out that they also have lots of fiber, potassium, and iron. And at about 20 cents per serving for organic raisins, they’re also affordable.
We all know cooking from scratch is a great way to save money on groceries, but we’re all so busy it can be tough to find time to actually do it!
I put together a huge batch of these healthy 6-ingredient energy bites in about 15 minutes. (Without help from the kids, I think you could do it in 7 minutes.) I put enough for few days worth of snacks in the fridge and stashed the rest away in the freezer for later.
Disappearing Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bites Recipe
Makes about 18 bites
Prep Time: 7 Minutes
Cook Time: Zero Minutes
Ingredients
1 cup raisins
1 cup oats
1/2 cup flax seed
1 cup almond flour
1/2 cup peanut butter, additional as needed to achieve consistency
1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
1. Use food processor to combine raisins, oats, flax seed, and almond flour. Divide into batches if necessary for smaller food processors.
2. Add in peanut butter and vanilla and mix until thoroughly combined in food processor. Add a little extra peanut butter if necessary to create desired stickiness.
3. Form into balls about 2 or 3 tablespoons each and enjoy. There’s no baking necessary!
4. Keep covered in the refrigerator, or in the freezer for longer storage.
Did I mention you should make a BIG batch? These disappear fast around my house!
12 Best Raisin Recipes
With everyone heading back to school and just generally getting back into healthy routines after a busy summer, I put together a raisin recipe roundup with 12 more healthy snack and meal ideas.
Healthy Breakfast Recipes
Healthy Homemade Granola Recipe – This is my own take on homemade granola. After many different versions, this is the perfect recipe that my family loves.
Paleo Cinnamon Raisin Granola – This paleo granola recipe is packed with healthy fats, protein, and lots of energy! This is a fantastic alternative to cereal for breakfast.
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Freezer Granola – I LOVE freezer cooking! Making granola can be sooo much cheaper and healthier than buying cereal, and it’s really doable if you make a big batch ahead of time and freeze it. Then you can pull it out anytime and have freshly baked granola. Yum!
Healthy Dinner Recipes
Image used with permission from Worth Cooking.
Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Raisins – These delicious stuffed sweet potatoes are an easy crock pot dinner for busy nights.
Healthy Snack Recipes
Peanut Butter Energy Bars – Raisins are used in these peanut butter bars as a natural sweetener along with lots of healthy ingredients that will keep your kids energized and alert throughout the day.
Image used with permission from The Chaos and the Clutter.
Gluten Free Snack Mix – Another great way to save on kids snacks is to mix up a big batch and then divide it into reusable containers to bring with you on outings or send with them to school. It’s WAY cheaper and tastier than buying gluten-free at the store.
Image used with permission from Worth Cooking.
Indecisive Cookies (Peanut Butter + Chocolate Chip + Oatmeal + Raisin)Â – Another healthy cookie full of ingredients you’ll be proud to feed your kiddos. (Yes, you may brag to the other moms in your play group/car pool/co-op/etc.)
Image used with permission from Natural Chow.
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies – The natural sweetness of the raisins means these oatmeal raisin cookies have only a tiny bit of added sugar. They’re gluten free, dairy free, and egg free too.
Image used with permission from Worth Cooking.
Loaded Tahini Cookies – These cookies are a great treat to put in your kids’ lunch or to give them after school. It’s literally loaded with healthy ingredients. Plus, it’s gluten free, diary free, and egg free. If food allergies are a concern for you, as they are for us, these are a great option.
No-Oatmeal Raisin Cookies – Another gluten free option for raisin cookies, and this time without the oatmeal! These are made with almond flour, and use just raisins and a bit of honey as sweetener.
Apple Spice Raisin Muffins – This “gift in a jar” recipe for muffins is a great option for a frugal teacher gift or a great snack for after school.
