Peanut Butter, Oat and Sesame Seed Bites

What can I say other than minimum effort, maximum taste. Something fulfilling that will satisfy and give you a boost in energy when you need it.  - JD

Peanut Butter, Oat and Sesame Seed Bites

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makes approximately 15 to 20 bites

1/2 cup Smooth Peanut Butter

1/4 cup honey

1 cup large flake rolled oats

1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

3 tablespoons ground flax seed

1/4 to 1/3 cup sesame seeds

In a bowl combine the peanut butter and honey and blend until smooth.

Add the oats, walnuts and flax. Mix well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Roll peanut butter mixture into 1 inch balls, using... about 2 tablespoons peanut butter mixture, for each ball.

Pour the sesame seeds on a plate or in a small bowl and add the peanut butter balls, one at a time; roll to evenly coat each peanut butter ball with the sesame seeds. 

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.


Notes: I used Kraft Smooth Peanut Butter. 

 

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies

I know, what an interesting combination. Who would have thought that peanut butter, chocolate chips and pumpkin would work so well together to create a delicious cookie. The texture is velvety and melts in your mouth. 

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies

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1/2 cup peanut butter

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1/2 cup caster sugar

1 cup dark demerara sugar, not packed

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin purée  

1 cup unbleached flour

1 cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons ground flax seeds

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 1/2 cups Old Fashion Rolled Oats

1 cup good quality chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 375ºF.

In a large bowl mix together the unbleached flour, whole wheat flour, ground flax seeds, baking soda, salt and oats. Set aside.

In another large cream together the peanut butter, butter, caster sugar and brown sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla to the creamed mixture. Add the pumpkin purée and stir until combine. Gradually add in the flour mixture and stirring until well combine. 

Add in the chocolate chips, stirring until evenly distributed.

Drop the cookie dough by spoonfuls onto a non-stick baking tray. Gently press the top with a floured fork. Bake in a preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until matte and golden.

Feeling a bit better today. Hope everyone had a good weekend! - JD