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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Easy Gluten Free Vegan Snacks & Treats

4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Energy Bites (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Dairy-Free, One Bowl, Protein-Packed)

★★★★★

5 from 3 reviews

Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
Yield: 20-30 bites 1x

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1 cup natural, unsalted creamy peanut butter
½ cup pure maple syrup
1¼ cup gluten free rolled oats
1 cup unsweetened coconut, shreds or flakes

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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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