Peanut Butter Pear Bites
Our Peanut Butter Pear Bites recipe is a fun way for kids to snack and a good source of fiber for kiddos struggling with constipation. Here’s a recipe that the kids can get involved in by topping with chocolate chips and spreading with shredded coconut!
Peanut Butter Pear Bites is a great source of protein, fat, and fiber. Combining these nutrients help keep your child full and nourished until the next meal. This recipe features peanut butter, pears, dark chocolate and coconut, which are a great source of iron, fiber, and medium chain triglycerides and can support weight management,
This recipe is highly customizable! You can swap peanut butter for almond butter, sunflower seed butter or a different type of nut-free butter according to your child’s sensory preferences and nutritional needs.
Ingredients
2 tbsps All Natural Peanut Butter
1 Pear (sliced into circles, seeds removed)
1 1/2 tbsps Dark Chocolate Chips (or chunks)
1 tsp Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
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Directions
Spread the peanut butter over each pear slice. Top with chocolate chips and shredded coconut. Enjoy!
Notes
Leftovers
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nut-Free Options
Use tahini, pumpkin seed butter, or sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
Nutrition Facts
Makes 2 Servings
Nutrients per serving: Calories: 220 | Protein: 5 grams | Fiber: 4 grams | Carbohydrates: 23 grams | Fat: 13 grams | Sugar: 16 grams
