Description
Delicious and easy-to-make No-Bake White Chocolate Cranberry Oat Clusters combine creamy white chocolate and peanut butter with chewy dried cranberries and hearty rolled oats for a perfect sweet and nutritious snack. These clusters require no baking and set quickly in the fridge, making them a convenient treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips, honey (or maple syrup), and peanut butter (or almond butter). Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each interval, until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to the melted chocolate mixture to enhance the flavors and balance the sweetness.
- Combine with Dry Ingredients: Add the rolled oats and dried cranberries to the chocolate mixture. Stir well until all the oats and cranberries are evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
- Form Clusters: Drop spoonfuls of the coated mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Shape each spoonful into rough clusters or mounds to create bite-sized snacks.
- Chill to Set: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill the clusters for at least 1 hour to allow them to firm up and hold their shape.
- Store Properly: Once set, transfer the clusters to an airtight container and keep them refrigerated to maintain freshness and texture until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan option.
- Substitute almond butter or another nut butter for peanut butter to vary the flavor or accommodate allergies.
- Store clusters in the refrigerator for up to 1 week for optimal freshness.
- These clusters also freeze well if you want to keep them longer.
- Feel free to add nuts or seeds to enhance texture and nutrition.
