Sometimes you want a snack that's a little sweet and a little salty.
Peanut butter and chocolate make for great bed fellows. Look at a peanut butter cup. These two flavors are just great together and they've been around for quite a while. Take that combination and add salty pretzels and things just explode with yumminess. These ingredients combined make these Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites the perfect combination to satisfy both your sweet and salty cravings. Don't you agree?
We all want easy, healthy snacks. Right?
We are all looking for snacks that aren't filled with preservatives, artificial food coloring, and unhealthy additives. These snack bites are easy to make using real food, natural ingredients. I used organic pretzels, organic chocolate, homemade peanut butter (peanuts & coconut oil), and homemade powdered sugar using cane sugar. These are easy enough to get the kids involved with. Dipping the balls in the melted chocolate can be a little messy. But it's chocolate, what's not to love!
These bites can be stored at room temperature if you're going to eat them the same day. Otherwise, pop them in the freezer or refrigerator. That way you can have them on hand whenever a craving hits. If you're looking for an easy homemade gift idea, these are perfect!
What's your favorite snack when cravings hit?
Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 5 Tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup pretzels, crushed
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Stir together peanut butter, sugar, butter, and crushed pretzels. If mixture doesn't stick together on its own, add a little more peanut butter.
- Roll into 3/4" balls. Freeze 30 minutes or until firm.
- Melt chocolate in a double boiler over medium heat. Dip balls into melted chocolate and refrigerate until set.
- Store in refrigerator or freezer if not eaten right away.
Looks like bite sized perfection!
🙂 You’ll love them!
Those look realy good, I printed your recipe, thank you.
Since you like peanut butter, take a look at my peanut butter cookie recipe, these cookies are great!
http://michaelswoodcraft.wordpress.com/2013/12/02/best-ever-peanut-butter-cookies/
I enjoyed visiting your site!!
Michael 🙂
Thanks Michael. I’ll be sure and try your cookies. They look great.
I love these! They sound so easy, and the combo of Peanut Butter and pretzel is classic! Thanks for sharing them at Foodie Parties!
~Debi <3
Hey Debi. Thanks for having such great events on Foodie Parties. You page is invaluable. I hope you enjoy these little bites of yumminess.
This recipe was shared at With a Spin and their Bake Fest #26 http://www.withaspin.com/2013/12/03/bake-fest-26/
Looking forward to trying these, peanut butter and chocolate I’d my favorite combination!
Lindsay @ http://www.weddingringstoteethingrings.blogspot.com
Chocolate and peanut butter a great combo. Add in the salty pretzel and they spectacular! Let me know how you like them.
I’m a sweet and salty kinda gal. These sound like they would definitely do the trick when a craving hits. Thanks for sharing!
I hope you like them. They quickly disappear in my house.
Oh, thank you for this recipe. I’m pinning this because I need these in my life. I love chocolate and peanut butter, especially when they have salty, crunchy pretzels in the mix. YUM!