Looking for the perfect snack thats both healthy and satisfying? Nut butter snacks are the way to go! Nut butter and healthy snack bars go hand in hand and are chock full of delicious nutrition. Whether youre looking for nut butter snacks in the form of nutrition bars, cookies or even truffles, lets take a deeper dive into the benefits of nut butter and see how you can easily incorporate this amazing ingredient into your daily diet.

Benefits of Nut Butter

Nut butters come with a wide array of health benefits and are full of natural healthy fats, fiber, and vitamins and minerals. Integrating nut butters into your breakfast or your afternoon snack will both satisfy you in the moment and give you the energy for the rest of your day. From walnut butter to almond butter or peanut butter, there are a variety of nut butters to experiment with and see which type suits your tastes. Whether youre eating a spoonful, spreading it on whole grain toast, or integrating some fun nut butter snacks into your diet, there are lots of ways to enjoy the superfood of nut butter. When youre shopping for nut butters, dont fear the fatbut do make sure to read the ingredients and avoid added salt and sugar.

Nut Butter Recipes

If youre making your own nut butter snacks at home, here are a handful of some creative, tasty recipes to experiment with!

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oat Bars

When it comes to peanut butter snacks, these Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oat Bars are the ultimate in taste and satisfaction. The recipe comes courtesy of Holly Sosa from Our Holly Days and is simple to prepare as a made-ahead and stress-free breakfast (or lunchtime snack). The bars contain protein and dietary fiber. As Holly notes, you can whip up a batch at the beginning of the week for convenient bars that will last all the way through Friday. With just four ingredientscreamy peanut butter, honey, Quick Cooking Rolled Oats and chocolate chipsyou just might find that these delicious bars become a weekly tradition.

PB&J Oat Bars

[caption id="attachment_1173163" align="aligncenter" width="767"] Photo credit: Amanda Plott from The Skinny Fork[/caption] These beautiful PB&J Oat Bars from Amanda Plott from The Skinny Fork are wonderful when youre looking for peanut butter snack ideas or breakfast ideas. You can feel free to swap the raspberry oat for any other berry or fruit, like blueberries or figs. The jelly is made with raspberries, sugar, natural sweetener, Organic Chia seed and unflavored gelatin (or cornstarch). The peanut butter dough is a fantastic mix of Regular Rolled Oats, Almond Flour, creamy peanut butter, Greek Yogurt, egg and vanilla extract. Once these are baked and cooled, enjoy them right away or store in the fridge for a few days.

Peanut Butter-Oatmeal Granola Bars

When it comes to peanut butter snack ideas, these Peanut Butter-Oatmeal Granola Bars are a hit. Theyre gluten free, high fiber, lactose free and soy free, and call for our Gluten Free All Purpose Baking Flour, Gluten Free Rolled Oats, peanut butter, honey, cinnamon, Flaxseed Meal, raisins and chocolate chips. You can feel free to get creative with your bars and mix in additional ingredients like other dried fruits, coconut and nuts. Note that this recipe requires the use of our Gluten Free All Purpose Baking Flour (and using our Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour might mean a different end result).

Healthy Breakfast Cookies with Oats and Peanut Butter

These Healthy Breakfast Cookies with Oats and Peanut Butter are packed full of nutrition and perfect for a breakfast that will keep you fueled up and ready to go. They can also be enjoyed during after-dinner snack time when youre unwinding and relaxing. Theyre delightfully nutty in taste with a hint of chocolate and are both gluten free and vegan. The cookies are made from ingredients like Gluten Free Rolled Oats, Organic Chia Seed, Organic Golden Flaxseeds, cooked and mashed sweet potato, maple syrup, peanut butter, vanilla extract and vegan chocolate chips. For a fun twist on these healthy nut butter balls, you can also use almond butter.

Paleo Cookie Dough Truffles

Yep, its true! You can enjoy nut butter by way of healthy Paleo Cookie Dough Truffles. Made with all-natural sweeteners, these cookie dough truffles are an incredibly tasty snack to keep on hand. They can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, as youll want to make sure they stay chilled until youre ready to eat them (otherwise the chocolate will soften). Alternatively, you can also keep them in the freezer for frozen cookie dough bites! Keep in mind that if youre using nut or seed butter that has a thin consistency, you might need to add more paleo flour to roll these treats into balls. Enjoy these truffles during times when you need an added boost of energy.

Bobs Bars

If youre looking for a nutritious nut butter snack on the go, were excited to introduce you to our Bobs Bars, with five fabulous and healthy flavors. All of these bars are inspired by Bobs wife, Charlee, and are made with whole grain oats, peanut butter and organic honey. Theyre gluten free, non-GMO and also free from soy, dairy and egg. Theyre packed with protein to keep you going and are delicious, too.

Peanut Butter Jelly & Oats Bob's Bar

Our Peanut Butter Jelly & Oats Bob's Bar tastes just like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and offers simple and convenient nourishment. Throw one of these in your kids lunchboxes or in your purse before work to enjoy nutritious snack bars that are sure to satisfy. Have this bar alongside a banana, a plain Greek yogurt with a drizzle of honey and a mug of green tea for the perfect (and easiest) way to kick start your day.

Peanut Butter Chocolate & Oats Bob's Bar

If its something with a little more chocolate youre after, go for our Peanut Butter Chocolate & Oats Bobs Bar. With this bar, you can treat yourself and feel good about it at the same time. This bar is made with whole grain oats, peanut butter, organic chocolate chips and organic honey. Instead of reaching for that 3 pm snack thats packed full of refined sugar (and sure to make you crash), go for this bar instead. Youll feel satisfied, happy and a little bit spoiled with wholesome satisfaction, too.

Peanut Butter Banana & Oats Bob's Bar

Theres nothing quite like the classic flavor combination of peanut butter and bananas. Our Peanut Butter Banana & Oats Bobs Bar captures the simple nourishment of these flavors (but without the gooey mess).

Peanut Butter Coconut & Oats Bob's Bar

Our Peanut Butter Coconut & Oats Bobs Bar is a little bit sweet, a little bit unexpected, and highly tasty. Its made with peanut butter, whole grain oats, organic coconut and organic honey for a wholesome mix of feel-good ingredients. If youre a big coconut fan, enjoy this bar alongside a cup of coffee with homemade whipped coconut cream for an extra special afternoon indulgence.

Peanut Butter Honey & Oats Bob's Bar

When we dreamed up this Peanut Butter Honey & Oats Bobs Bar, we were craving that wonderful combo of sweet, delicious honey and nutty, creamy peanut butter. We recreated this childhood snack with whole grain oats, peanut butter and organic honey. These bars are simple nourishment to keep in the car, at home and at work. And to really achieve a moment of bliss while you eat, find a little pocket of sunshine or a peaceful space and enjoy your meal outdoors. Whether youre enjoying our new Bobs Better Bar or creating your own nut butter masterpiece, we hope youre inspired to integrate this wonderful ingredient into your nutritious diet. From all of us at Bobs Red Mill, happy eating! Note:Eating raw oats is generally safe, but may cause digestive issues or increase the risk of foodborne illness.