4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Energy Bites (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Dairy-Free, One Bowl, Protein-Packed)
4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Energy Bites (V, GF): a quick ‘n easy One Bowl recipe for tasty protein-packed energy bites bursting with peanut butter and coconut! Vegan, Protein-Rich, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole Grain.
Have you ever wondered what the top, most popular, most visited, and well-reviewed (yes, they’re the same, THANK goodness) recipes are on Beaming Baker?
If you said yes, then check out my post from last year about the Top 10 Recipes of 2016 on BB. If you said these 4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Energy Bites, then I hope that was an awesome, futuristic prediction you made for 2017. Yeah!! And… how did you do that?
Well, funnily enough, one of those top posts is a no bake recipe. Alright, if you’ve been a BB reader for awhile, you might be like, DUH!! Um, obvs.
Or, giving me some kind of raised eyebrow-side eye, like girlfriend, that’s more obvious than which side of a spatula to use. Okay, Erik just suggested I write that. Is that obvious? Like, REALLY obvious to everyone? Also, what a weird suggestion right?
And while I try to nonchalantly deflect those side eyes and duh’s (and furrowed brows over the spatula side usage), allow me to tell you what that most popular recipe is: No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Bites. Surprised? Aw, come on! For old time’s sake?
I was quite surprised, but abundantly pleased. Apparently, folks love easy, simple and quick recipes. Can you imagine? 😉 Alright, that’s enough sarcasm for today.
Anywho, this recipe takes me back to the old days… back before this blog existed (okay fine, that was only a little over a year and a half ago)… but even further back, when every day seemed like endless meal prep times a million.
I was struggling to make healthy, whole food snacks for my mom, Erik, me and, for care packages, my sisters. It was super challenging to find recipes that were healthy, but also easy to make, and not chockfull of very hard-to-find and ultra-expensive ingredients.
It’s one of the main reasons why I started this blog. And the reason why I created those no bake peanut butter coconut energy bites to begin with.
But after a year and a half of creating recipes all day, every day. After spending more time in the kitchen than outside. I realized, there could be an even easier version of those beloved bites.
I’d create a version with basically the same cozy, comforting taste that you all love: like honey-roasted peanuts (but plant-based, of course), like your favorite peanut butter cookie, but with coconut goodness bursting throughout, like my favorite 1-year anniversary peanut butter coconut cookies, but in no-bake, energy bite form.
But with even fewer ingredients.
Make that just four ingredients.
In just one bowl.
And they’d be called 4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Energy Bites.
Are you pleased? 🙂
Allow me to present to you my 4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Energy Bites. They’re wonderful, tasty, awesome, great, all the things in so many ways. Let’s count them together. These energy bites are:
- made with just 4 ingredients
- prepared in just one bowl
- … in less than 10 minutes (okay, depends on how long you roll for) 😉
- mouthwateringly balanced between nutty and sweet
- vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, whole grain
- bursting with coconut
- deliciously protein-packed or protein-rich, however you’d like to phrase it
- made with the healthy, whole ingredients you love
- plant-based and allergy-friendly
- perfect for a workout snack, or dessert
- great for on-the-go, portable snacking and mealprep!
So are ya smitten? Do you love this idea already? I hope you love this energy bite recipe as much as you loved my 4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Cookies (which these bites are based off of). Let’s grab our four ingredients, one bowl, and get ready for some tasty homemade snack action! I just love making all the whole foods treats with you. While I eagerly await to hear what you think, tell me:
What’s your favorite snack flavor combo?
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤
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4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Energy Bites (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Dairy-Free, One Bowl, Protein-Packed)
- Yield: 20-30 bites 1x
Description
4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Energy Bites (V, GF): a quick ‘n easy One Bowl recipe for tasty protein-packed energy bites bursting with peanut butter and coconut! Vegan, Protein Rich, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole Grain.
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural, unsalted creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 1/4 cup gluten free rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut, shreds or flakes
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside for later.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl (large enough to add oats and coconut later), add peanut butter and maple syrup. Whisk together until well mixed.
- Heat in 20-second increments in the microwave until very warm and fragrant, and the mixture begins to dry out/look fluffy (about 4-7 rounds). Whisk in between heating increments.* Stovetop instructions in Notes. After whisking well, the texture will resemble caramel frosting.
- Add oats and coconut to the peanut butter mixture. Stir and fold until thoroughly combined and thickened.
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop and drop balls of this mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. I use this cookie scoop. Roll into balls. If needed, chill bites in the freezer until firm. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.
Notes
– Adapted from my 3 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies and my No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Bites.
– Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.
– *Stovetop Instructions: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add peanut butter and maple syrup. Whisk until well incorporated. Stir occasionally, heating until this mixture begins to bubble. Remove from heat and carefully pour over the dry mixture.
– More Peanut Butter recipes (all v, gf, df): 2-ingredient peanut butter fudge, no bake peanut butter oatmeal granola bars, no bake chocolate chip peanut butter coconut energy bites.
– Nutritional Info: is an estimate based on 25 total bites.
- Category: No Bake, Snacks, Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free, Protein-Packed, Whole Grain
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 108
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 3g
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These no-bake bites are just what I was looking for! They taste great and were quick to make. It is so nice to have no-bake options for hot, summer days. Thank you, Demeter!
Exactly! Sometimes you just don’t want to cook or bake at all. Glad you’re enjoying them!
Thank you for this recipe. I love how it turned out – so does my husband!
You’re so welcome, Ruth! 🙂 I’m so pleased that you both loved it. Hugs!
Can you substitute honey for maple syrup?
Hi Kajal! Yep, that should work. Happy no-baking! .
I don’t use a microwave, can these be done on top of the stove?
Absolutely! I’ve got stovetop heating instructions in the Notes section of this recipe. Enjoy! 🙂
What kind/brand of peanut butter did you use? Thanks, I am making these this weekend!
Hi Colleen! I like to use a variety of peanut butter brands: Crazy Richard’s, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s are a few of my faves. Hope you enjoyed them! 🙂
If you don’t use the natural peas it butter, do you eliminate all of the maple syrup
Hi Denise! If you’re using something other than natural peanut butter (the kind with just one ingredient: peanuts), keep the maple syrup amount the same. Happy no-baking! 🙂
I’m craving these now!!
Hope you get to try and love them! 🙂
Could you do these without coconut? I would love a peanut butter protein ball I could make for snacks. 🙂
Hi Sheryl, yes, you can make these without coconut. Use a total of 2 cups rolled oats. Can’t wait to hear how they turn out! 🙂
They look so delicious 🙂 I love how easy they are to make!
They’re totally one of my faves! Thanks Pamela! 🙂
Delicious! I love the combination of peanut butter and oats! 🙂
Thanks Ellie! 🙂 What could be better, right? 😉
I love these. Will make again, but can y,oh tell me how many calories, or points this would be.
Thank you for the recipe.
Hi Bella! So happy to hear you enjoy them. 🙂 I’ve just calculated the nutritional info. You’ll find it below the recipe. Happy no-baking. 🙂