No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Balls – Vegan Gluten Free Protein Balls!
No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Balls: this healthy energy bites recipe yields chewy, sweet ‘n nutty vegan protein balls with just 6 ingredients! Easy, Gluten Free Protein Balls!
“Peanut butter; it just fills the cracks in the heart.”
Have you ever seen that meme? Kevin James is passionately & a bit sadly smearing his sliced bread with rivers and rivers of peanut butter. Like, who hasn’t needed peanut butter like that?
Whether you think chocolate, coconut or perhaps almond butter should replace “peanut butter” in that statement, you get the gist of the sentiment.
And, I mean, if you think of delicious peanut butter as the glue that holds everything together, then I’m RIGHT THERE WITH YOU. Just sayin’. 😉
Today’s no bake peanut butter coconut balls recipe is not only an ode to peanut butter, it’s THE way that we prove peanut butter and coconut go together. And how! Are you a fan of the coconut peanut butter combo?
In case you haven’t tried/aren’t sure about the whole peanut butter coconut thing, allow me to suggest: 4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Cookies, Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Cookies and these No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Energy Bites.
There. That’s settled! Now you know peanut butter and coconut go together. 😉 Now we can chat about healthy energy bites, gluten free protein balls, and all kinds of coconut peanut butter balls that sooo qualify as the best vegan protein balls ever. Starting: right now!
My No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Balls are made with just 6 ingredients. These healthy energy bites are perfectly sweet ‘n nutty, made with whole, gluten free vegan ingredients, and just about the tastiest healthy energy bite you could dream of. Curious yet? Read on to learn more about these yummy protein balls!
How to Make No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Balls
These no bake peanut butter coconut balls are super simple, quick ‘n easy to make! They’re the best vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free healthy energy bites!
- Step 1: Whisk together creamy peanut butter and maple syrup.
- Step 2: Add in coconut, gluten free oats, flaxseed and chopped peanuts.
- Step 3: Fold together until thoroughly mixed.
- Step 4: Scoop, drop and roll the coconut peanut butter mixture to make healthy energy bites! Enjoy.
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How long do energy bites last in the fridge? How long do protein balls last in the fridge?
- Whether you call these no bake peanut butter coconut balls “healthy energy bites” or “protein balls”, the fact remains: they last in the fridge for 2 weeks. You can keep the energy bites longer, they’ll just be firmer and drier as time goes on.
Can you freeze power balls?
- Yes, with varying results. These coconut peanut butter balls can be frozen. Just make sure to thaw them before enjoying.
Are protein bites good for you?
- Depends on the recipe. These peanut butter and coconut balls are the perfect gluten free protein balls because they’re packed with healthy ingredients and refined sugar-free.
Do you have peanut butter energy cookies or gluten free vegan protein-rich bars?
Yes! Try my 3 ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies, 4 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Oatmeal Bars, Easy Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Cookies, Healthy Coconut Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies, 3 Ingredient Kind Bars Recipe – Almond Coconut.
Where do I find ground flaxseed?
- Here’s a link to the golden ground flaxseed I used in this recipe.
So… did I convince you? Are you all about the peanut butter coconut balls now? Or are you still blushing at you know what and need me to call these energy bites instead. 😉 Teehee! You know I just love joking around with you… after all, what’s the point of these kitchen adventures if they’re not fun? 🙂 Thanks for joining me today—it’s truly an honor. ‘Til the next one…
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Balls – Vegan Gluten Free Protein Balls!
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 20-25 bites 1x
Description
No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Balls: this healthy energy bites recipe yields chewy, sweet ‘n nutty vegan protein balls with just 6 ingredients! Easy, Gluten Free, Protein Balls!
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup natural, unsalted creamy peanut butter*
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut shreds or flakes
- 3/4 cup gluten free rolled oats
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup finely chopped peanuts or desired add-ins (chocolate chips, raisins, etc.)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: peanut butter and maple syrup.
- Add in all of the dry ingredients: coconut, oats, flax and peanuts.
- Using a rubber spatula, stir and fold until very well mixed.
- Using a small or medium cookie scoop, scoop mixture into your hands and roll into bites. Enjoy!
Try my BEST energy bites:
Notes
- *Natural peanut butter works best for this recipe; the measurements were calculated based on the very drippy, liquidy nature of natural PB (the kind I use only has 1 ingredient: peanuts).
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Freezing Instructions: these bites keep well in the freezer for up to a month.
- Nutrition Information: is an estimate based on the best-selling, most common brands per ingredient. Also, it’s estimated based on 25 servings per recipe, made with peanuts.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Snacks, Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 92
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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Tools for No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Balls & Healthy Energy Bites
Click on the links below for the tools I used to make these no bake peanut butter coconut balls. I love using these tools to make all of my healthy energy bites recipes!
- Ground Flaxseed: the flax not only helps bind these gluten free protein balls together, it’s got great health benefits too.
- Natural, Unsalted Peanut Butter: an essential (and delicious) ingredient for these peanut butter coconut balls.
- Medium Cookie Scoop: a fantastic cookie scoop that makes rolling the dough into no bake balls a breeze!
- Small Cookie Scoop: this smaller cookie scoop is great for portion control. 😉
- Coconut Flakes: I love the way this coconut adds that extra bit of crunch to the no bake energy balls.
Wonderful article and alos very helpful article…
You’re welcome!
Great recipe! I try to avoid grains (oats), so I substituted the oats in this recipe for a full cup of flaxseed meal, and added some chia seeds for additional nutrition and crunch; the batter still seemed a bit more “wet” than I’d like, so I added about 1/2 cup almond meal. Incredibly tasty, grain-free, and a lovely texture! Just enough sweetness to satisfy my sweet tooth without spiking insulin. Thanks so much for posting!
I’m so happy you enjoyed them Jennifer, and glad it worked out for you with all the subs. 🙂
Dear Demeter, I will join the army of lovers of these PB energy balls, these are really amazing! I added a bit of raisins to my batch, next time I might try adding a little bit of cinnamon too. I have specifically prepared them for our tomorrow!s train ride, but I wonder if they will last that long haha. Thanks again, this is a keeper!
Dear Alex, thank you and welcome!! 😉 Oooh, I love adding raisins to just about anything so I’m drooling over your addition! Let me know how you like them with cinnamon. I appreciate you taking the time to stop by. Have a safe & happy trip! 🙂
Turned out great, thanks. 🙂
That’s so wonderful to hear Jessica! 🙂
These would disappear in our house!
Oh I’ll bet they would! .
YUMMY!! I can’t wait to try these!!
I know you’re just going to love them Katerina!
Love the sweet and nutty flavor! The perfect healthy grab and go snack!
Exactly! They’re so quick to make, and perfect for traveling. 😉
These are fabulous! My kid will go crazy over these peanut butte bites!
Happy no-baking Catalina!
Absolutely amazing for snack time! Definitely making more as the kids loved them
Woohoo! These are definitely one of our favorite snacks! .
What fun and flavorful little ball of heaven! Great recipe; my kids gobbled these up in no time!
That’s awesome Sara! 🙂 So glad they enjoyed them!
My kids love energy bites, and so do I. I’ve never thought of combining peanut butter with coconut, but it sounds delicious. Can’t wait to try this new snack with my kids.
They’re so amazing, right? 🙂 Peanut butter & coconut is one of my true loves in terms of flavor combos, so I hope you enjoy it! Happy no-baking!
You had me at no bake! Makes these so easy and delish!
LOL you know it Jocelyn!
I’m always looking for healthy snacks to feed my girls. They will love helping me make these peanut butter coconut bites and will also enjoy eating them for an afterschool snack.
Aw how fun! . I know for a fact that kiddos love making this recipe. Happy no baking with your little ones!
No bake! So there with this recipe! I have been looking for a peanut butter cookie recipe! Added to my repertoire of cookie recipes!
Oh yeah! No bake recipes are the best. . Hope you enjoy this one Cathy!
What a simple and easy snack–love the pb and coconut combo!
Yes! It’s one of my fave flavor combos! .