No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Bites: delicious, easy to make, energy-boosting and super-filling. Made of just 6 simple ingredients, vegan, gluten free and healthy!
So there’s this gif that I posted the other day on social media. It has one of the most brilliant, wise statements I’ve ever seen in my entire life (obvious note of the day: one of my faults is being overdramatic):
“Peanut butter; it just fills the cracks in the heart.”
My fellow peanut butter lovers, do you agree? I do. But mostly because I’m here talking to myself. Ahem. The fact of the matter is, peanut butter is this magical cure-all. It does more than just fill the cracks in your heart, it glues your heart pieces all back together. D’awwww… I mean, basically:
PEANUT BUTTER = LOVE.
Whenever you hear the term “Peanut Butter Love,” you just know what they’re talking about (like these gluten free soft peanut butter cookies, these vegan chocolate peanut butter truffles, or perhaps… these homemade peanut butter cups).
The thing about making these no bake peanut butter coconut bites is… well, the scent. Oh. My. Gahhhhhh…. the Scent. All throughout making these bites, I was a prisoner to the Scent: freshly chopped peanuts, peanut butter magic and shredded coconut. Mmm-mmm!
That, my friends, is legit Peanut Butter Looooove. <— If you know exactly what I’m talking about, then you’ve got to try my healthy peanut butter granola recipe. Thick layers of chocolate, peanut butter and then, wait for it… more peanuts and chocolate! YUM.
But if you’re totally giving me the stinkeye for even mentioning desserts, and not more energy treats, try these: Oil-Free Peanut Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies (literally my family’s fave snack), no bake peanut butter coconut oatmeal cookies, no bake chocolate peanut butter cup oatmeal bars (my fave), and these super easy to make 3 ingredient no bake peanut butter oatmeal cookies (THE reader fave)!!
So how do I love peanut butter, let us count (but really eat) the ways!
The funny thing is, this love for peanut butter just kind of snuck up on me. Isn’t that the best kind of love though? It happened just like it did with coconut. I didn’t see those cute, furry little fruits rolling straight at my heart until it was too late.
I know, food TOTALLY = love for me. Am I embarrassed? I think not!
I mean, don’t even get me started on coconut. Did you know that simply putting unsweetened, shredded coconut in a recipe makes it automatically sweeter? And more yummy?
Anyway, back to peanut butter. I grew up just being okay with PB. But in the past few years, I started baking more, thinking more about the ingredients that went into my food, and… wait for it…
MAKING FRESH PEANUT BUTTER. Make that: fresh HOMEMADE peanut butter! (Yeah, I finally wrote a post on how to make your own peanut butter at home. With clear tutorial pics and everything.) 😉
Oh, man!!!
Gah! Don’t get me started on the madness/love/heart-crack-filling that is fresh, homemade peanut butter. Once you go there, you just regret eating regular ol’ storebought PB. Ya know? But then you kind of have to because, let’s face it, making homemade PB takes a while. No lie.
Anyway, one of my favorite Peanut Butter Love recipes (this is a thing now, isn’t it?) is this amazing breakfast bar. They are just life-changing. Crispy, soft, indulgent-but-actually-pretty-good-for-you and just… EVERYTHING.
Well, I made these bad boys and I immediately ran around the house, all feverish and jacked up on YUM, thinking about ways to bring more Peanut Butter Coconut Love to the blog. Enter: my no bake peanut butter coconut bites. (Wow, it sure took me a while to get here…)
They’re easy-to-make, energy-boosting, super filling and YUM to the max.
Best of all, these No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Bites are made with just 6 simple ingredients:
- unsweetened coconut
- ground flax
- chopped peanuts
- natural, unsalted peanut butter
- old-fashioned, rolled oats
- just a touch of maple syrup
I made and remade this recipe until it had the least amount of sugar possible, while still being delicious and lightly sweet. They also take just a couple of minutes to throw together. That, and a few fun/slightly-laborious-but-totally-worth-it minutes to roll out these bites.
If you love peanut butter, coconut, or are just waiting for this special PB love to sneak up on you, try these.
After all, you really can’t walk around with any would-be cracks in your heart, right? 🙂
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- ¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ¾ cup gluten-free rolled oats
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts or other gluten-free, vegan add-ins (chocolate chips, raisins, etc.)
- ¾ cup natural, unsalted peanut butter (mine is very liquidy)*
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- In a large bowl, mix together all of the dry ingredients: coconut, oats, flax and peanuts. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: peanut butter and maple syrup.
- Pour wet mixture over dry mixture. Using a sturdy spatula, fold together until well incorporated.
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop mixture into your hands and roll into bites. If the mixture is too dry, add in a bit more maple syrup and peanut butter.
- Enjoy!
- *Natural peanut butter works best for this recipe; the measurements were calculated based on the very drippy, liquidy nature of natural PB.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. If you like them firm, you can store them in the fridge.
- More peanut butter recipes: no bake peanut butter oatmeal cookies, chocolate peanut butter crunch bars, chocolate peanut butter cup granola bars.
- Nutrition Info: is an estimate based on 23 total bites.
- Here's the exact scoop that I use and love: 2-Tablespoon Cookie Scoop.
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SHOP THE RECIPE
Here are a few items I used in today’s recipe. 🙂
2-Tablespoon Cookie Scoop | GF Rolled Oats (Bulk) | Stainless Steel Measuring Cups | Ground Flaxseed | Maple Syrup | 1-Tablespoon Cookie Scoop | Large Coconut Flakes
☀︎ Peanut Butter Coconut Dessert Recipes
4 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars | No Bake Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Coconut Energy Bites | Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Cookies| No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Dough Bars
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Oh my god!! These look so good! Definitely going to make these today. By any chance do you have the nutritional info like the protein and the calories? Thanks again!
Thanks so much, Anne! 🙂 I don’t have the nutritional info, but you can easily enter the specific brand and ingredients of what you’re using for this recipe here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator Hope this helps! 🙂
Made these twice in the last two days!! So yummy, and perfect for my vegan friends. I used Earth Balance coconut peanut butter, because it’s what I had. And added 1/4 cup macadamia nuts instead of peanuts, again because it’s what I had on hand. They turned out fantastic! Everyone loved them. They remind me of the centers of my peanut butter bon bon cookies I make at Christmas, but without the chocolate coating. Hmmm… Thanks for the easy and yummy recipe!!
Hi Cher, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed these! They’re one of my very favorite no bake bites (and I make A LOT of them). 🙂 I love that you used coconut peanut butter–it must’ve really kicked the PB coconut flavors up like 500 delicious notches! 😉 And macadamia nuts… WOAH, I’m drooling just thinking about that! Your PB bon bon cookies sound mouthwatering. Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know how you enjoyed these. Happy Holidays! <3
what is the 21 day fix count on these? Thanks!!
Hi Andrea, my apologies, I don’t follow the 21 day fix diet. Best of luck! 🙂
I added a T of cocoa powder to this…delicious! Thanks!
Amazing! I’m actually working on a recipe that includes a cocoa powder-infused twist on these! 😉 So happy you enjoyed them, Lisa. 🙂
I made these last night and brought some to the office to keep in my desk draw as a snack. I made the terrible mistake of offering some to my colleagues, needless to say they’re all obsessed with them. Prepare for an influx of site traffic today! But who can blame because its so bloody delicious!!!! This is such a great energy snack to ward off those junk food cravings.
Oh my gosh! Janis, I was so nervous when I read “terrible mistake.” Lol. I’m ready and excited about the influx! 😉 I’m so happy that you enjoyed these and had the generous nature to share. ???? Can’t wait to see what you try next!
I made these last night..oh man are they yummy! My husband even likes them and he is not big on pb. I added pecans and chocolate chips instead of peanuts and my mixture was a little too wet so I added a touch more coconut….these are going in the recipe box
Yay!! So glad you and your husband enjoyed them! Love the sound of pecans and chocolate chips in these. Great idea! Thanks for stopping by Rebekah. So happy to be added to the recipe box! 🙂
Whipped these up this morning, they look delicious! Haven’t tried them yet, but I have faith. Besides, how can you go wrong with peanut butter and coconut?! I used a little unsweetened applesauce just to make them stick together better and put some leftover chocolate chips in mine. Thank you! ????
I hope you enjoyed them, Michelle! 🙂 You seriously cannot go wrong with PB & coconut. Such an interesting idea to add applesauce! I’ll have to try that some time. Thank you! 🙂
Can I use regular pb on these in case that I can’t find any natural pb in the grocery? Is it okay if I gonna make this without flax?can’t find any. Thank you.
Hi Maria! I think it will work, but it might just be a bit thicker than expected. However, without the flax (which absorbs a lot of the moisture in this recipe), it might just work. I’m not 100% sure though, so go into it with an open mind–you might need to adjust to your liking. Can’t wait to hear how they turn out! 🙂
I just made these tonight and all i can say is WOW….. this is a keeper. Even my husband said he loved them. I did not have flaxseed so I used hemp hearts and it worked out perfect.
Thank you.
Hi Michele! Wonderful! 🙂 I’m so pleased that you and your husband just loved these. Such a great idea to use hemp hearts in place of the flaxseed–I’ve got to try that. Thanks for reporting back! 🙂
Are you using freshly grated coconut, bagged from the grocery store, or dried coconut like from my food co-op. Three choices which would probably have very different results. Thanks.
Hi LaDonna, I’m using pre-packaged unsweetened coconut flakes. Here’s what I use (affiliate): http://amzn.to/2uNnL53
Would love to have the nutritional value added. How many calories are there in one of those delicious little bites
Hi Annett! Actually, thank you for reminding me. I’ve been meaning to calculate the nutrition for this one. Done and done! Info is below the Notes section of my recipe. Enjoy. 🙂
Can these be stored in the freezer and taken out per use? I LOVE these and so does my daughter so I’d love to always have them on hand!
Hi Melissa, I believe a few readers have tried freezing these. They should be fine in the freezer for up to 1 month–they might just be a bit more firm. So happy you and your daughter enjoy these! 🙂
I would love to try these!
Hope you do! Enjoy!
Oh wow this makes me want peanut butter and coconut bites so badly! I love that these are gluten free too since my husband has Celiac Disease.Definitely going to try these!
Hope you get to try! They’ll truly one of my favorites! 🙂
Just made these and they are awesome! I have been using natural PB for many years now and could not go back to the old stuff! It was hard to stop at one!
Woohoo!!! I’m so happy to hear it, Maureen. 🙂 Natural: I know! It’s like a totally different thing. Lol. Enjoy!