4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Energy Bites Recipe (V, GF): an easy, one bowl recipe for irresistible no bake bites packed with peanut butter and chocolate flavor! They taste like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups! . Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Protein-Packed.
Can you believe, about 3 years ago, I had never made no bake bites? And that’s literally something I make at least once every two weeks (sometimes twice a week). And it’s one of the most popular recipe categories on Beaming Baker.
My, how times have changed!
It’s just, back then, when I thought of a no bake bite, I was like, “Wha??? What’s the deal with that? Is it weird and does it taste… ya know, no bake?”
I must admit, I’ve had a few readers ask if my no bake recipes taste “no bake.” To which I respond… with utter silence. Because I have no clue what that even means. I didn’t have a clue back then and I don’t now! All I know if that it tastes good and it doesn’t taste uncooked. Or something… .
Meanwhile, once I got into the swing of no bake, I just couldn’t stop. It began with these no bake peanut butter coconut bites, moved into these no bake almond butter coconut bites, stopped along the way with these no bake oatmeal raisin bites and these no bake double chocolate cherry coconut energy bites, then took a nice long visit with these 3 ingredient peanut butter no bake energy bites. They are THE most popular recipe on the site now.
Funny, because one of the last most popular recipes was those mo bake peanut butter coconut bites. Yes, I just wrote “mo bake.” In fact, I actually wrote “mo bale,” (accidentally, then autocorrect decided to save me from one section: bake).
Ah, autocorrect…
Since you guys love no bake bites so much, I thought it’d be high time to share another! May I present to you my 4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Energy Bites Recipe? 🙂
More than a few readers have asked for a peanut butter fudge recipe and as much as I’d like to oblige, I need at least a few months to test, fine tune, then perfect that recipe. But in the meantime, I thought I’d share something a tad more chocolate fudgier (who knew there could be fudge without chocolate??) and a tad more ready to share!
These 4 ingredient chocolate peanut butter no bake energy bites are meant for your healthy snack recipe box, but I must admit, they taste like they belong in your healthy dessert recipe box. They’re so incredibly indulgent without any of the guilt, and they taste just like a Reese’s peanut butter cup! (And you know how much we love peanut butter cups around here .).
I’m toying with some ideas on how to make these into truffles/various decadent dessert bars. In the meantime, keep those hungry peanut butter cup wolves at bay with this 4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Energy Bites recipe.
What in the haystacks are peanut butter cup wolves? Your guess is as good as mine.
And while we both ponder that, let’s go over these 4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Energy Bites finest selling points. They’re:
- ridiculously easy to make
- fudgy, sink-you-teeth-into-them-GOOD
- mainly take a few extra minutes because of the rolling, which you can totally skip (the scoops are so pretty!)
- made with just 4 ingredients
- just the protein-packed energy bite you’ve been looking for
- made with the whole, healthy ingredients you love
- vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free
- just the healthy no bake energy bite you need to keep you fueled
- great for your vegan snack recipe vault (there has got to be a vault!!)
- taste just like a homemade Reese’s peanut butter cup bite
Try them out and let me know what you think! It’s always so satisfying to hear that you enjoyed a recipe of mine. I’m so grateful to have you here, sharing in these kitchen adventures. Remember to sign up for the email list so we can keep in touch! Here: . Sign Up For Free Emails
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤
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4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Energy Bites Recipe (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Protein-Packed)
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4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Energy Bites Recipe (V, GF): an easy, one bowl recipe for irresistible no bake bites packed with peanut butter and chocolate flavor! They taste like Reese’s Peanut Butter truffles! Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Protein-Rich.
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural, unsalted creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup coconut flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Clear some space in the freezer for this sheet. Set aside at room temperature.
- In a medium bowl, add peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut flour and cocoa powder. Whisk as long as you can. When the mixture gets harder to stir, use a rubber spatula to fold until well incorporated. Fold until thickened.
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop and drop peanut butter balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced evenly apart. Here are the 1-tablespoon and 2-tablespoon cookie scoops I use.
- Transfer to the freezer to chill for 20-30 minutes, until somewhat firm.* Remove from freezer and roll into balls, or enjoy as is! Enjoy! Storing instructions below.
Try the non-chocolate version here: 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter No Bake Energy Bites.
Notes
– Adapted from my 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter No Bake Energy Bites.
– *Bites will become firmer and less moist the next day.
– Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 1-3 weeks. Bites will become drier, but are still tasty in the 3rd week.
– Freezing instructions: store in an airtight container in the freezer for 1-2 months. Firm, but soft enough to eat straight out of the freezer.
– More no bake snack recipes: no bake peanut butter cookie dough bites, no bake peanut butter oatmeal cookies, no bake oatmeal raisin granola bars.
- Category: No Bake, Snacks, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
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Here are a few items I used in today’s recipe. 🙂
2-Tablespoon Cookie Scoop | Coconut Flour | Maple Syrup | Cookie Sheet | Unbleached Parchment Paper | Glass Mixing Bowls | 1-Tablespoon Cookie Scoop | Silicone Spatulas | Stainless Steel Measuring Cups
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Vanessa says
August 2, 2019 at 6:00 pmThanks for sharing! Can I use almond flour?
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
August 5, 2019 at 3:41 pmYou’re so welcome! I haven’t tried it with almond flour, so let me know how it goes! 🙂
Suzanne says
August 2, 2019 at 5:58 pmThese looks so good! I love how simple the ingredient list is! It’s an easy one to whip up for a healthy snack.
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
August 5, 2019 at 3:40 pmOh exactly! So easy and delish! 😋
Lia says
April 4, 2019 at 9:06 amWould you happen to have nutritional info or at least the calories ?
rebecca says
April 1, 2019 at 10:52 pmwhat is the calorie content on the protien peanut butter bites?
Jordan says
March 6, 2019 at 12:08 amSo good! After reading some comments I decided to make these with what I had on hand, substituting almond flour for coconut flour. They were delicious and still had great texture! Yum!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
March 7, 2019 at 10:50 amWonderful! So glad you enjoyed them Jordan!
Clare says
September 24, 2018 at 8:24 amFound this on Pinterest a while back and recently had to go gluten free, I used Doves plain gluten free flour ( I’m in the UK ) and they are gorgeous! Very easy , thank you so much , next time I’ll add a little less flour and a little more maple syrup, I was wondering if golden syrup would work but maybe make it a bit too sweet
Thanks again!
Fabulous Recipe!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
September 24, 2018 at 2:02 pmHi Clare! So happy to hear you enjoyed the bites. . I’ve never tried it with golden syrup before, so let me know how it turns out!
Clare says
October 6, 2018 at 11:49 amTried it with golden syrup….it’s still brilliant tastes as good too, thanks so much for this recipe ! .♀️..
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
October 8, 2018 at 2:25 pmWoohoo! So glad to hear it Clare! .
Terry says
August 25, 2018 at 11:27 amI made my own coconut flour by whizzing up in my coffee grinder organic unsweetened coconut flakes purchased at WalMart. Whiz until the flakes become a powder. Works like a charm!!! What a super recipe!!! YUM!!!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
August 27, 2018 at 1:09 pmHow clever! Nothing beats that homemade element. . So happy to hear you’re enjoying the bites Terry!
Lisa says
June 3, 2018 at 2:51 pmO..M..GAUD!!!!! was hanging for just a little something sweet. Made these in 5 minutes, then put in freezer for 20. THIS IS MY NEW “CRACK”. Very dense, chocolatey and not overly sweet. SUPERB!!! thanks for sharing.
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
June 4, 2018 at 3:30 pmWoohoo!!!! I seriously LOVED reading your comment, Lisa! 😉 I’m SO happy that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know. .
Maureen Buzdygon says
May 31, 2018 at 4:43 pmI tried these but they came out too dry. I was using peanut butter from the bottom of the jar so it was pretty dry. May work better if I use a new jar next time. Also, I can’t even taste the cocoa so I’ll try without next time.
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
June 1, 2018 at 12:58 pmHi Maureen! Yes, you should definitely use fresh peanut butter. I use natural peanut butter that is liquidy—dry PB will lead to dry bites. 🙂
Tamara Dorirs says
May 26, 2018 at 12:11 pmLove this idea. Am I missing where you share the measurements?
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
May 29, 2018 at 4:01 pmHi Tamara! The full measurements and instructions are in the recipe section at the bottom of the post, above the commenting section. 🙂
Tara.coupleoftravels says
May 23, 2018 at 11:03 amLoved it. I am addicted. Is it by any chance keto good
Aurabee says
May 11, 2018 at 5:42 pmWow so yummy!! I cut coconut flour in half and put in protein powder – the trick will be not to eat them all right away! It made 32 balls so that’s a pretty big snack – I put half in the freezer immediately. Lol. Great recipe ❤️
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
May 15, 2018 at 9:50 amWhat a great idea!! Haha on not eating them all right away! So happy you enjoyed them. ❤️
lisa says
May 3, 2018 at 3:12 pmThe picture looks like they were dipped in chocolate, but recipe doesn’t state that. How did you get a shell?
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
May 4, 2018 at 4:28 pmHi Lisa! Once you mix in the coco powder with the other ingredients it gives the bites that beautiful chocolate color. The oils in the peanut butter are what add the extra shine. 😉
Michelle Friedel says
April 19, 2018 at 4:40 pmcan you tell us how many calories are in each ball?
Sizerina says
April 18, 2018 at 10:58 pmHi,
I don’t like coconut. What else can use to substitute the coconut flower.
Thanks
Sizerina
Minnie says
June 3, 2019 at 12:56 amProtein powder
Megan says
June 4, 2019 at 10:22 pmI don’t like coconut either, but you don’t taste it in these. All you taste is peanut butter, chocolatey goodness!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
June 6, 2019 at 11:23 amSo glad to hear it Megan!
Liza says
April 18, 2018 at 7:14 pmHello
Very pretty bars
I have a question)can I use an rice or oat flour?
Jenny | Honey and Birch says
April 12, 2018 at 1:18 pmThis is perfect for a mid-day snack!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
April 13, 2018 at 11:53 amExactly!! Hope you enjoy!
Natalie says
April 10, 2018 at 12:37 amI often make it sometimes and use smashed coconut for the cover. And instead of peanut butter, I make with smashed peanut. I love this recipe, it’s so simple to make and have easy-to-find ingredients xD
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
April 10, 2018 at 2:41 pmOoh, what a yummy idea! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoy my recipe. 🙂 Happy No-Baking! 😉
Tammy says
April 9, 2018 at 8:32 pmDo u have nutrition values?
Alisha says
April 9, 2018 at 4:12 pmCan I use regular flour instead if I don’t have coconut flour on hand?
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
April 10, 2018 at 2:39 pmHi Alisha, yes! Quite a few readers have used different kinds of flours to make this recipe. You may need to add in extra flour or some ground flaxseed to thicken the dough. Good luck!
I’m the Mama says
June 5, 2018 at 9:10 pmMaybe try graham cracker crumbs?
Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says
April 9, 2018 at 11:02 amThese are really perfect treat! My kids will love these!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
April 9, 2018 at 2:46 pmOh yes!! Can’t wait to hear what you all think. 🙂
Jen says
April 6, 2018 at 9:16 amYou had me at easy to make! I will never pass over a chocolate and peanut butter treat!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
April 6, 2018 at 11:14 amOh yeah!! The flavor combo is just unbeatable! 🙂
Abeer says
April 6, 2018 at 8:12 amYum! My kid would devour these!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
April 6, 2018 at 11:14 amThanks Abeer! Hope you both get to try this and enjoy. 🙂
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
April 5, 2018 at 10:54 pmI can always use more energy and these sound delicious! 🙂
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
April 6, 2018 at 11:14 amRight?? There’s always so much to do! That’s why snacks have got to be easy! 😉
Delaney | Melanie Makes says
April 5, 2018 at 6:55 pmThese are so adorable!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
April 6, 2018 at 11:13 amThanks Delaney! 🙂
Amanda says
April 5, 2018 at 3:29 pmChocolate and peanut butter are just SO meant to be!!!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
April 6, 2018 at 11:13 amAGREED! 😉
Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction says
April 5, 2018 at 3:20 pmThese energy bites look so chocolate-y and fudgy – only 4 ingredients too, I’m in! I could easily snack on these allll day long! Hope your week’s been awesome so far, Demeter! 🙂 xo
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
April 6, 2018 at 11:13 amThey’re exactly that! 😉 I was so excited when I realized they could be so few ingredients. hehe. 🙂 Hope you’ve been having an awesome week too, Marsha! xoxo
Stefan says
April 5, 2018 at 2:55 pmSuper vegan bonbones!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
April 6, 2018 at 11:05 amThank you, Stefan! 🙂
Patti says
April 5, 2018 at 12:44 pmThis may be a dumb question, but I have almond butter on hand. Can I use that?
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
April 5, 2018 at 2:07 pmHi Patti, that’s not a dumb question at all!! Yes, almond butter will work. Can’t wait to hear what you think! .☺️
Diane Green says
April 19, 2018 at 7:34 pmI did almond butter and they are fantastic! Thank you! .
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
April 20, 2018 at 3:06 pmFantastic Diane! So happy to hear that you enjoy them! ☺️
Edyta at Innocent Delight says
April 5, 2018 at 10:48 amI love easy recipes like this. I will be making these energy balls soon.
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
April 6, 2018 at 11:05 amThanks Edyta! Can’t wait to hear what you think. 🙂
Veena Azmanov says
April 5, 2018 at 8:45 amThis recipe looks very tasty! I like the fact that the list of ingredients is so short and simple. This is perfect for me. I definitely want to try it. And I’m sure it’s very tasty. Thank you for sharing this great recipe.
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
April 5, 2018 at 9:12 amThanks Veena! I really try to keep my recipes as simple and sweet as possible. 😉 let me know what you think! .
Claudia Lamascolo says
April 5, 2018 at 8:39 amI couldnt wait to see these ingredients and I love them all! My son loves peanut butter and this is a must try! printing off! thank you
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
April 5, 2018 at 9:11 amI’m so glad they didn’t disappoint! . I hope you two get to try and just love it. Thank you for pinning!
Amy | The Cook Report says
April 5, 2018 at 8:34 amThese look like they have such a great texture!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
April 5, 2018 at 9:10 amThe texture is incredible!! Seriously like an amazing dessert bite. ☺️
Ann says
April 5, 2018 at 8:31 amNo joke, I am making these tonight (assuming I can track down some coconut flour). They look like exactly the kind of snack I need in my life, and the peanut butter chocolate combo is a favorite in my house! Pinned 🙂
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
April 5, 2018 at 9:21 amWoohoo!! Good luck on tracking down coconut flour! Check out the health section of your local grocery store. 😉 I can’t wait to hear what you think! Thanks for pinning, Ann. ☺️
Jitka says
May 4, 2018 at 2:12 amHai Ann
Would an almond flour do to? I’ve just bought that one and don’t wanna have more open stuff at home :-).
Btw, looks delicious and am definitely gonna try it!
Greetings Jitka
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
May 4, 2018 at 4:31 pmHi Jitka! I haven’t tried this recipe with almond flour, though I do use blanched almond flour in my paleo no bake brownie bites. Let me know how it turns out! .
Kim says
May 9, 2018 at 4:54 pmHey!
I’m so excited to try this recipe but I don’t have Coconut flour…can I use Protein powder maybe??
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
May 11, 2018 at 2:19 pmHi Kim. That might just work! Coconut flour is super absorbant, so you might have to use extra protein powder. Let me know how it turns out for you! 🙂
Betti says
June 6, 2018 at 3:13 amHi. What can I use instead of maple syrup? Thank you!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
June 7, 2018 at 2:23 pmHi Betti! You can try using agave syrup or honey. Let me know how it turns out!