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4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Energy Bites Recipe (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Protein-Packed)

Published: Apr 5, 2018 · by Demeter | Beaming Baker 90 Comments · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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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 Cups! Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Protein-Packed.

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! #Vegan #GlutenFree #DairyFree #PeanutButter #Chocolate #NoBake #Snacks | Recipe on BeamingBaker.com 

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…

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! #Vegan #GlutenFree #DairyFree #PeanutButter #Chocolate #NoBake #Snacks | Recipe on BeamingBaker.com 

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 4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter 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…

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! #Vegan #GlutenFree #DairyFree #PeanutButter #Chocolate #NoBake #Snacks | Recipe on BeamingBaker.com

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? 🙂 And check out my 12 BEST Easy Healthy Breakfast Recipes! (Vegan, Gluten-Free) for more yummy snacks!

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!

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! #Vegan #GlutenFree #DairyFree #PeanutButter #Chocolate #NoBake #Snacks | Recipe on BeamingBaker.com

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.

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! #Vegan #GlutenFree #DairyFree #PeanutButter #Chocolate #NoBake #Snacks | Recipe on BeamingBaker.com

Best Tools for Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Energy Bites

Here are a few items I used in today’s recipe. 🙂

  • Medium Cookie Scoop – a wonderful way to get uniform sizing for your energy bites. So easy to use!
  • Coconut Flour – works magically with the other ingredients to create the perfect no bake bite consistency.
  • 4 Event Timer – I absolutely love how useful this timer is. Great for tracking all the different things going on in the kitchen.
  • Cookie Sheet – One of the most used pieced of baking equipment I’ve ever had.
  • Unbleached Parchment Paper – Wonderful for keeping your baking sheets clean, and for keeping your energy balls from sticking to the pan.
  • Where to Buy Ingredients: Coconut Flour | Natural Creamy Unsalted Peanut Butter | Pure Maple Syrup | Raw Cacao Powder or Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

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 with me. If you’re interested in becoming a food blogger yourself, check out my How to Start a Food Blog (UPDATED). Hope to see you there!

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 (V, GF): an easy, one bowl recipe for irresistible no bake bites packed with peanut butter and chocolate flavor! #Vegan #GlutenFree #DairyFree #PeanutButter #Chocolate #NoBake #Snacks | Recipe on BeamingBaker.com

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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! #Vegan #GlutenFree #DairyFree #PeanutButter #Chocolate #NoBake #Snacks | Recipe on BeamingBaker.com 

4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Energy Bites Recipe (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Protein-Packed)


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  • Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 18-23 bites 1x
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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

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  • 1 cup natural, unsalted creamy peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup coconut flour
  • ¼ cup raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Clear some space in the freezer for this sheet. Set aside at room temperature.
  2. In a medium bowl, add peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut flour and cacao 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

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  • 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Keto Energy Balls Recipe (Low Carb, Vegan)
  • My Review of the Top 15 Vegan Protein Powders: Best Vegan Protein Powder RANKED.

Equipment

Compostable Snack Bags

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Organic Coconut Flour 4lbs

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Raw Cacao Powder

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Unsalted Natural Creamy Peanut Butter

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Pure Maple Syrup

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Medium Cookie Scoop

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Notes

  • Adapted from my 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter No Bake Energy Bites.
  • *Bites will become firmer and less moist the next day.
  • Storage Notes: 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.
  • Nutrition Information: is an estimate based on the ingredients listed in Where to Buy Ingredients. Also, it’s estimated based on 23 servings per recipe.
  • 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.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Category: Snacks, Desserts
  • Method: Chill
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 energy ball
  • Calories: 87
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 1mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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  1. Patricia says

    March 13, 2021

    I was wondering how well these would be if I coated them for Easter. Has anyone done this?

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 15, 2021

      Hi Patricia! You might like this recipe for Easter: 5 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs. Hope you enjoy! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Nina says

    September 25, 2020

    I made these for my parents who are trying to eat healthier, and they were a huge hit! My teenager also loved them. So easy, and so delicious! Your blog is my first stop when I’m looking for a recipe for a healthy, tasty treat 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      September 28, 2020

      That’s so wonderful to hear, Nina! 🙂 If it’s a hit with the whole fam–it’s a HIT! 😉 Thank you so much for your sweet words–they mean so much to me. Happy Treat-making!

      Reply
  3. Micki says

    July 10, 2020

    Delish! Very close to eating a Reece’s! I add 1/2 cup of oats. Instead of coconut flour, I add psyllium musk. The recipe make 27 balls (1 tablespoon). About 80 cal ball. Ready to grab in the freezer for a quite sweet!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      July 11, 2020

      So happy to hear it Micki! I’m so glad that you enjoyed the recipe!

      Reply
  4. Anna Nicholls says

    February 20, 2020

    I’m VERY interested in making these, but
    need the calorie count please. .

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      February 21, 2020

      Hi Anna! I just got the nutrition information updated on this recipe. 🙂 Hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  5. Donna says

    February 5, 2020

    These came out moist, chocolatey, and delicious! I did not have to freeze the dough to roll it. I just rolled them then put them in the refrigerator.
    Thanks for the easy, delicious recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      February 6, 2020

      YES!!! I’m so glad you found my recipe easy & yummy! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by to let me know. .

      Reply
  6. Lori P says

    November 21, 2019

    I made these with fresh ground peanut butter and they are great. I added 2 tablespoons of pure pea protein powder, which dried the texture up a bit, but they are still great. I noticed (after the fact) some of your other readers replaced some of the flour with the protein poweder. Clever. This not only replaces expensive vegan protein bars for after a workout, they satisfy my sugar tooth. The best part is the simplicity. Love this recipe. I am so glad I found you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 23, 2019

      So glad you enjoyed the recipe Lori! . And I’m very glad to have you here!

      Reply
  7. Vanessa says

    August 2, 2019

    Thanks for sharing! Can I use almond flour?

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      August 5, 2019

      You’re so welcome! I haven’t tried it with almond flour, so let me know how it goes! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Suzanne says

    August 2, 2019

    These looks so good! I love how simple the ingredient list is! It’s an easy one to whip up for a healthy snack.

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      August 5, 2019

      Oh exactly! So easy and delish! .

      Reply
  9. Lia says

    April 4, 2019

    Would you happen to have nutritional info or at least the calories ?

    Reply
  10. rebecca says

    April 1, 2019

    what is the calorie content on the protien peanut butter bites?

    Reply
  11. Jordan says

    March 6, 2019

    So 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!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 7, 2019

      Wonderful! So glad you enjoyed them Jordan!

      Reply
  12. Clare says

    September 24, 2018

    Found 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!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      September 24, 2018

      Hi 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!

      Reply
      • Clare says

        October 6, 2018

        Tried it with golden syrup….it’s still brilliant tastes as good too, thanks so much for this recipe ! .‍♀️..

        ★★★★★

        Reply
        • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

          October 8, 2018

          Woohoo! So glad to hear it Clare! .

          Reply
  13. Terry says

    August 25, 2018

    I 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!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      August 27, 2018

      How clever! Nothing beats that homemade element. . So happy to hear you’re enjoying the bites Terry!

      Reply
  14. Lisa says

    June 3, 2018

    O..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.

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      June 4, 2018

      Woohoo!!!! 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. .

      Reply
  15. Maureen Buzdygon says

    May 31, 2018

    I 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.

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      June 1, 2018

      Hi Maureen! Yes, you should definitely use fresh peanut butter. I use natural peanut butter that is liquidy—dry PB will lead to dry bites. 🙂

      Reply
  16. Tamara Dorirs says

    May 26, 2018

    Love this idea. Am I missing where you share the measurements?

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 29, 2018

      Hi Tamara! The full measurements and instructions are in the recipe section at the bottom of the post, above the commenting section. 🙂

      Reply
  17. Tara.coupleoftravels says

    May 23, 2018

    Loved it. I am addicted. Is it by any chance keto good

    Reply
  18. Aurabee says

    May 11, 2018

    Wow 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 ❤️

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 15, 2018

      What a great idea!! Haha on not eating them all right away! So happy you enjoyed them. ❤️

      Reply
  19. lisa says

    May 3, 2018

    The picture looks like they were dipped in chocolate, but recipe doesn’t state that. How did you get a shell?

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 4, 2018

      Hi 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. 😉

      Reply
  20. Michelle Friedel says

    April 19, 2018

    can you tell us how many calories are in each ball?

    Reply
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