Forget the last-minute scramble for Valentine's Day treats this year! Introducing Valentine's Day Snack: your go-to recipe for creating a delicious, healthier, and quick snack that everyone will adore. As a busy parent, I often search for ways to show love through food without spending hours in the kitchen. That's why I'm so excited to share this incredibly easy recipe that has become a cherished tradition in my family.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother, bless her heart, always believed in showing love through simple gestures. Every Valentine's Day, she'd create a small, heartfelt snack for us using whatever she had available. It wasn’t about fancy ingredients or complicated techniques; it was about the love she poured into it. This Valentine's Day Snack is my attempt to recreate that feeling – a simple, accessible token of affection that resonates with warmth and care.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup peanut butter (or any nut butter)
- ¼ cup chocolate chips (dark or milk)
- ¼ cup dried cranberries (or any dried fruit)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: Sprinkles for decoration
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Combine oats, honey (or maple syrup), peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl.
- Mix well until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and dried cranberries.
- Press the mixture firmly into a parchment-lined 8×8 inch baking pan.
- Optional: Sprinkle with sprinkles for extra festivity.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the treats to set.
- Cut into squares or bars and serve. Enjoy your flavorful Valentine's Day Snack !
Valentine’s Day Snack
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Combine oats, honey (or maple syrup), peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl.1 cup rolled oats, ½ cup honey or maple syrup, ½ cup peanut butter (or any nut butter), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, Pinch salt
- Mix well until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and dried cranberries.¼ cup chocolate chips (dark or milk), ¼ cup dried cranberries (or any dried fruit)
- Press the mixture firmly into a parchment-lined 8×8 inch baking pan.
- Optional: Sprinkle with sprinkles for extra festivity.Sprinkles
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the treats to set.
- Cut into squares or bars and serve. Enjoy your flavorful Valentine’s Day Snack!