Healthy Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites
These delightful Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites combine crunchy pretzels and creamy peanut butter for a nutritious snack that satisfies your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
For the Filling
- ½ cup peanut butter (creamy, unsweetened)
- 1 Tbsp honey Can substitute with maple syrup for vegans.
- ½ cup almond flour Add 1 Tbsp more if needed for consistency.
For Assembly
- 48 pieces pretzel twists (plain or salted)
For Dipping
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips Use dairy-free chips for a vegan option.
Instructions
Preparation
- Prep your workspace and ingredients by ensuring your kitchen is tidy and you have all your ingredients within reach. Line a medium-sized baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the peanut butter and honey. Stir until well-combined and smooth.
- Incorporate almond flour into the peanut butter mixture until you achieve a dough-like consistency.
Assembly
- Take a teaspoon-sized scoop of the peanut butter mixture and place it onto a pretzel twist, then sandwich it with another pretzel.
- Repeat until all the mixture is used, placing the pretzel sandwiches on the prepared baking sheet.
Dipping
- Melt the dark chocolate chips in a bowl by microwaving in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth.
- Dip half of each pretzel sandwich into the melted chocolate and let excess chocolate drip off before placing back on the baking sheet.
Cooling
- Refrigerate the baking sheet to cool and harden the chocolate for about one hour.
Serving
- Once set, serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
These bites can be customized for different occasions by adding spices or alternative chocolate coatings. They are best served cold and can be stored in the fridge or frozen for later.