Description
Delicious and simple no-bake peanut butter haystacks made with crunchy chow mein noodles, creamy peanut butter, and rich melted chocolate. These quick treats are perfect for a fuss-free dessert or snack that requires no oven time and just a few ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Mixture
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- a pinch of salt
Chocolate Mixture
- 1 cup chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)
Crunchy Component
- 3 cups chow mein noodles
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent the haystacks from sticking during setting.
- Mix peanut butter base: In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Melt chocolate: Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each session, until the chocolate melts completely and becomes smooth.
- Combine chocolate and peanut butter: Pour the melted chocolate into the peanut butter mixture and stir until the two blend into one uniform, glossy mixture.
- Add chow mein noodles: Gently fold the crunchy chow mein noodles into the chocolate-peanut butter mixture, ensuring all noodles are evenly coated without breaking them.
- Shape haystacks: Using a spoon, scoop small portions of the mixture and drop them onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping each into a loose haystack form.
- Set the haystacks: Allow the haystacks to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to firm up. Alternatively, refrigerate for faster setting.
- Serve: Once fully set, serve your Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Haystacks immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smoother texture or crunchy peanut butter for extra crunch.
- Milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips work well; adjust according to your sweetness preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for up to one week.
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free chocolate chips and a suitable powdered sugar alternative.
- For a firmer texture, refrigerate the haystacks until served.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (melting chocolate)
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 haystack (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: no-bake peanut butter haystacks, easy no-bake desserts, peanut butter chocolate treats, chow mein noodle snacks, quick no-bake recipes
