For almost a decade, I worked side by side with a wonderful doctor, made even better by the fact that his wife, from time to time, would send in a plateful of these seriously yummy oatmeal-peanut butter-chocolate treats. I don’t remember where I put her recipe, but if this isn’t it, well, then it’s close enough. These are sweetly satisfying when you want a treat, and nourishing enough to take the edge off when it’s 2 o’clock and you haven’t had lunch yet. A couple of these with a glass of milk (for snack) or cup of tea or coffee (for breakfast) would also be perfect. And of course they’re not just for grownups.

1 cup rolled (old-fashioned) oats
1/4 cup natural peanut butter
3 Tbsp. honey
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
pinch of salt
1/2 cup mini-size chocolate chips

Mix together the peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, salt, and chocolate chips. Fold in the oats until well mixed.
Roll into balls and place on a cookie sheet in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Makes approx 12-15, so feel free to double the recipe if you’d like more.