Chocolate Peanut Butter Bliss

And you thought peanut butter got any more blissful? Me neither. Until this recipe.

I was honestly looking for a recipe to use up the rest of our 'Smooth Kraft Peanut Butter' since we've decided to buy all-natural now.  I originally thought cupcakes, then muffins, then cookies... and then came across these Chocolate Peanut Butter Love Bites.

I was looking for something gluten-free and vegan! And of course... I made a couple of modifications :)

Chocolate Peanut Butter Love Bites

Center
1/4 cup oats
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup peanuts
1-2 tbsp maple syrup

Chocolate Coating
3 tbsp almond butter
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp cocoa powder (heaping, I might add)
1/8 tsp salt
2-3 tbsp almond milk (unsweetened)

Coating
1/4 cup peanuts
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 tsp salt (optional)

Pulse the coating ingredients in your food processor until it becomes granular and crumb-like.  Place in a bowl and put aside.

Pulse the center ingredients in your food processor until a large ball forms.  Shape into small balls (approximately 12 and I put mine on a plate) and place in the fridge.

Pulse the chocolate coating ingredients in your food processor until a thick sauce consistency forms.  Pour into a bowl to prepare for dipping!

Dip each ball into the chocolate sauce (I used a toothpick or two, which was still difficult) and then sprinkle or roll in the coating :) YUMMMMM. Place back on a plate and stick in the fridge for a couple of hours!