Chocolate Hazelnut Oat Bites
Ingrediënten
- 2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
- ⅓ cup finely chopped toasted hazelnuts
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons chocolate-hazelnut spread
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation Time: 30 minutes / Chill Time: 1 hour
Instructies
- In a medium bowl, stir together the rolled oats, finely chopped hazelnuts, and salt.
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, cocoa powder, and unsalted butter.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Stir in the chocolate-hazelnut spread and vanilla extract.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and mix in the oat mixture until everything is well combined.
- Shape the chocolate mixture into 1-inch balls.
- If the mixture is too soft and doesn't hold its shape well, allow it to sit for a few minutes to firm up.
- Place the formed balls on a large cookie sheet.
- Cover them loosely with plastic wrap and chill for about 1 hour or until they are firm.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Tip:
If the chocolate mixture starts to set up as you're forming the balls, you can heat the mixture in the microwave for 30 seconds to make it more pliable. Storage:
To store these delightful Chocolate Hazelnut Oat Bites, layer them between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Enjoy
If the chocolate mixture starts to set up as you're forming the balls, you can heat the mixture in the microwave for 30 seconds to make it more pliable. Storage:
To store these delightful Chocolate Hazelnut Oat Bites, layer them between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Enjoy
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