Introduction: Coconutter Bites

About: I am a Family and Consumer Science teacher at a school in Scranton, PA. My students create Instructables of the recipes we make in class.

This recipe is for Oatmeal Bites with chocolate and coconut. I hope you will try it out for yourself and enjoy it.

Step 1: Equipment Needed

  • mixing bowls
  • measuring cups
  • stove top

Step 2: Ingredients

  • coconut oil
  • peanut butter
  • brown sugar
  • milk
  • vanilla
  • old fashioned oats
  • shredded coconut
  • chocolate (optional)

Step 3: Nutrients Included

Nutrients in the ingredients:

Peanut Butter: protein, carbohydrates, fiber, water

Milk: protein, water, carbohydrates

Step 4: Coconut Oil

Scoop 1 tbsp of coconut oil and melt on the stove over medium heat

Step 5: Add the Peanut Butter

Measure 3/4 cup of peanut butter and add it into the coconut oil, stir until it melts. Turn the heat off once melted

Step 6: Add Brown Sugar

Add in 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 1 tbsp of vanilla, 2 tbsp of milk. Stir until smooth

Step 7: Add Oats to the Mixture

Add in 2 cups of oats and 1/4 cup of coconut

Step 8: Optional Chocolate Step

Melt chocolate on a double boiler over medium heat

Step 9: Form the Balls

Roll oats mixture into balls

Step 10: Optional Step

Cover the balls with chocolate and sprinkle with coconut. Enjoy the finished product