Easter Egg Cookie Dough Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Cookie Dough Bites
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1 cup oats
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½ cup white chocolate chips
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½ cup pastel M&Ms
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¼ cup peanut butter
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¼ cup honey
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1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
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Pinch of salt (optional)
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Shredded coconut (optional, for rolling)
# Instructions:
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In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, white chocolate chips, and pastel M&Ms.
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In a separate small bowl, stir together the peanut butter and honey until smooth and well combined. Add vanilla extract and salt if using.
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Pour the peanut butter and honey mixture over the oat mixture. Stir until all ingredients are evenly coated and the mixture holds together when pressed.
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Using clean hands, roll the mixture into bite-sized balls, about 1-inch in diameter. If the mixture is too sticky, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes before rolling.
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If desired, roll the formed bites in shredded coconut to coat the outside.
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Place the cookie dough bites on a plate or baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
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Enjoy immediately or transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
# Notes:
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Use mini M&Ms for a better dough-to-candy ratio
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For a nut-free version, substitute almond butter or sunflower seed butter
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Add 2-3 tablespoons of protein powder for a protein-packed snack
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For extra crunch, mix in chopped nuts or crushed graham crackers