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 peanut butter chocolate chip oatmeal 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 ultimate no bake chocolate peanut butter bars. 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: no bake peanut butter cookie energy bars (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? 🙂
☀︎ More No Bake Bite recipes
No Bake Chocolate Chip Trail Mix Energy Bites
No Bake Cranberry Coconut Energy Bites
No Bake Almond Butter Coconut Bites
No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Chocolate Chip Bites
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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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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
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Peanut butter is everyone’s love language, isn’t it!!! Followed closely by coconut. And I’m sure I don’t even have to tell you how “no-bake just makes me happy. How do you make something so delicious be so healthy too? Scrumptious. Of course, I’ll have to use natural p.b. but I’m getting used to it. I did a taste contest on Peanut Butter in college and held out 5 spoons of different types to see which was would be the favorite. Peter Pan won hands down, Ha!!! Go figure, with all that sugar in there. But oh so, yummy!!!
Riiiiight? I’m not trying to make any assumptions, but… 😉 No bake is the best!! Once you get used to natural PB, it’s hard to go back, I promise! 🙂 Sugar & PB can be hard to resist. We’ve got to be strong together, Laura! Hehe. Thanks for commenting. 🙂
Ha! Giiirl we are totally kindred spirits! My love of peanut butter and coconut runs DEEP. Like, I swear I bleed peanut butter and coconut.. and possibly salted caramel along with a million other things. But you feel me. 😉 These little bites of heaven are absolutely screaming my name and begging to be all up in my face. Love that they are no bake and easy peasy to throw together. Although these might be dangerous, because I can already foresee me shoveling these peanut buttery, crazy delicious coconutty beauties on repeat into my pie hole. Good thing I like to live on the edge. Pinned! Cheers to both you and peanut butter filling the cracks in my heart. 😉 <3
Kindred spirits: you can say that again! 😉 PB + Coconut is just… *happy sigh* Do NOT even get me started on salted caramel. We could be here all day! lol. Live on the edge and get it, girl! Haha. Thanks so much for the amazing comments, Cheyanne! And thanks for pinning. 🙂 🙂 PB <3
these look SOOO good and so simple to make! i too am peanut butter obsessed (who isn’t these days!?) and would eat these by the handful. saving for later!
Thanks! 🙂 Good point… Woot woot for all of us the PB Lovers! Nice to meet ya, Beverley. 🙂
I love peanut butter! But never used it in truffles/energy bites! These look perfect! Great combo, pinned to try them!
PB is really the greatest! 🙂 Omigosh, I think this is the first of many, many more PB energy bites to come. Haha. Thanks for stopping by and pinning Mira!
No, you are not talking to yourself. I am here to share your love. I am totally addicted to peanut butter ♥︎
I actually normally prefer peanut butter in savoury dishes, but these bites with coconut sound so amazing, I definitely gonna make them. They sound like the best sweet treat ever 🙂
Haha. Good to know Evi. 🙂 PB is just one of the most wonderful ingredients, ever! You are so right about peanut in savory dishes… they just add a certain richness and delicious flavor. Let me know how it turns out. Thanks Evi! 🙂
Hahaha, that gif was amazing! Peanut butter really does fix everything. I think this is going to be my new favorite peanut butter recipe! Soo excited to try it out. They look so yummy! 🙂
LOL. Thanks! Isn’t Kevin James the cutest? 🙂 Wohoo! Try it out and let me know how it goes. Thanks, Megan! 🙂
My fav pb with coconut.. Tasty and yummy balls love it
Right? Peanut butter and coconut together are just magic. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Excuse me but I need to run and make this RIGHT THIS MINUTE! And, peanut butter fills the cracks in the heart is my new favorite. As a Vermont girl, I do love that there is just the perfect, perfect amount of maple syrup in this recipe. Could these adorable treats get any better? I don’t think so!! xoxo
Get it, girl! Haha. Such a good quote! Maple syrup just makes everything better… and I’m not just sayin’ that because I’m friends with a certain gal from Vermont. 😉 Thanks, Kate! 🙂
Obsessed with how amazing these look! By the way, I love your name! It is so pretty. Cheers!
Aw, thanks so much Ashlyn! 🙂 You’re one to talk- your name is incredibly beautiful! Thanks so much. <3
Sooo… I’ve neither ever made homemade peanut butter nor eaten peanut butter and coconut together and all of those things are my jam. I definitely need to get on it! It really is impossible to eat peanut butter without feeling instantly better and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with taking a spoon to a jar and hiding in the closet until the cracks of your heart are filled. It’s not weird. I repeat. It’s not weird.
WHAT?!?! Stephanie, it’s like I don’t even know you. ? Please do so and report back immediately! I’m pretty sure that peanut butter + coconut is what love tastes like. Okay, PB + Cookies + NO Sharing in the Eating Closet is what’s happening this weekend. It’s decided. And it is so not weird. In fact, we can be not-weird together. ?
Just realized that I forgot to pin these bad boys, I have since rectified that situation, because yes, these are absolutely happening in my house this weekend!! I think I have everything on hand but the flax… My four-year-old loves coconut (and peanut butter, but duh) and I think she’s going to go freaking nuts over these. I might even be able to convince my coconut-hating eldest to give them a shot, so I clearly I’ll have to make two batches so that I can have mine in the eating closet without interruption (or sharing, obviously) 😉
Thanks so much Steph! 🙂 Oh man, I’m totally getting sweaty-palms over you trying these. Let me know how it goes!! I’m super excited to be providing recipes/food for that Eating Closet! Haha. Can’t wait to hear what you, the coconut loving kiddo and the non-coconut loving one think! Big hugs to ya, Stephanie! <3
Yesssssss, peanut butter is my number one food. Like, if I could only bring one food to a desert island it would be peanut butter. I firmly believe that any food is made better with peanut butter. My home is never without peanut butter and on the off chance that I run out it is serious crisis mode. So, yes, I agree, PB mends the cracks in my heart 😉 And these peanut butter bites! I love them! I made the energy bites that have been floating around pinterest forever, but I love that these are like super peanut buttery. Must make ASAP. Pinning!
Meghan, I’m gonna have to go ahead and agree with you. PB is good with ANYTHING. Crisis mode: LOL. Any excuse I have to amp up the PB in a recipe, I will. I hope you enjoy these! Let me know how it turns out. Thanks for stopping by and for pinning! 🙂
Oh my gosh Meghan it’s like you read my mind!! I just had to let you know that I totally agree (1000%) with this comment. Peanut butter RULES!
Demeter, these look AMAZING! I’m sure they taste amazing too if they’re anything like your best pb coconut cookies.
Peanut butter is the way to “PEANUT BUTTER and Ellie”‘s heart! And chocolate. Lots of chocolate. 😉
I love that gif. I love ANY gifs that have to do with food I like though!
Okay now I need peanut butter!
Aww… thanks so much Ellie! 🙂 These bites are definitely for peanut butter lovers, but probably a bit healthier tasting than the cookies. Hehe.
I foresee a long lasting friendship built on a foundation of peanut butter and chocolate. Whaddya say, Ellie? 🙂
I say HECK YES!!!
Woot woot! 🙂 xoxo
Oh my goodness, these look amazing!!! I want to make these for sure!
Thanks Kristy! 🙂 If you do, let me know how they turn out. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
demeter, just made these and they are DELICIOUS! even my fiancé, who loves peanut butter but hates coconut, could not stop eating these. these will be great energy bites for right before the gym! you are quickly becoming one of my favorite food bloggers!!! please keep these awesome recipes coming!
Lucy, that’s wonderful! 🙂 I’m SO HAPPY that you enjoyed it! You know a recipe is good if it can convince an ingredient-hater to enjoy it. 😉 Thank you so much for following the blog! You are quickly becoming one of my favorite readers! 😉 xo
Oh I LOVE peanut butter so much, I make peanut butter cookies wayyyy to often. I love this no bake recipe, they look delicious!
Peanut butter is truly the best! Now you’ve got me in the mood for making PB cookies. Yum! Thanks for stopping by Katie. 🙂
These are awesome! I love making snack bites!
Thanks Shannon! Enjoy. 🙂
Hi Demeter, these bites look amazing. You have awesome pictures. I love peanut butter and coconut. I was just wondering do you think these would work without the Maple Syrup?
Thank you so much, Stephanie. 🙂 I’ve never tried this recipe without the maple syrup. You might have some success with subbing the maple syrup with 1) honey or 2) more peanut butter. I’m not sure though. Let me know if you do try it and how it turns out. Thanks for stopping by, Stephanie. 🙂
I could eat this by the spoon! In fact, when I made a batch, I totally ate some of it with a spoon instead of molding it all into balls. Way worth it. Delicious!
That’s awesome Christina! So glad to hear that you enjoyed it. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
They look amazing, making them now my 15 mns lovessss peanut butter but turned out im out of flaxseed ? Any suggestions? Also using jif peanut butter and no syrup so will make with honey.
Hi Sally! I’m so excited that you’re going to make these. 🙂 As for the flaxseed: I’m not sure, I’ve never made this recipe without it. However, since you’re using Jif instead of natural, drippy peanut butter, it might just work out (since Jif is so much thicker and drier than natural PB). Again, I’ve never tried it before, so fingers crossed! As for subbing the maple syrup with honey: that will work just fine. Good luck & let me know how it turns out! Thanks for stopping by, Sally. 🙂
Can you use almond butter and almonds instead of peanuts and peanut butter?
Great question Gina! Actually, I just posted the almond butter version on the blog. 😉 https://beamingbaker.com/no-bake-almond-butter-coconut-bites-vegan-gluten-free/
These look like the perfect snack! Healthy and delicious. Ever since my son was born I have fell in love with peanut butter all over again. All he wants for lunch is peanut butter, LOL! I love the addition of coconut, and the raisins seem like it would be right up my alley! I am totally in love with this recipe! Cant wait to try this one out 🙂
Oh, that’s wonderful! Peanut butter is the best. 🙂 See, your son has fantastic taste! 😉 Pb + coconut just go so well together. Thanks Amanda! I hope you enjoy it. 🙂
These sound yummy and i’m thinking they are dog friendly so i can treat my fur baby
What a fun idea, Dawn! 🙂 Just to be safe, I’d check with your veterinarian before whipping up a batch for your lil cutie! 🙂
I only have sweetened coconut. Think it will work to leave out the maple syrup since the coconut will be sweet? I’m not sure if the maple syrup is for sweetness, consistency, or both.
Hi Kim, since you’re using sweetened coconut, you could start by leaving out 1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup and replacing that with peanut butter. See how that combination works out and adjust as needed. The maple syrup adds a bit of stickiness as well as sweetness, so you don’t want to leave it completely out. 🙂 Hope this helps! 🙂
Just made these and they are very yummy!! Thanks.
Fantastic! I’m so glad you enjoyed them, Sara. 🙂
Totally going to try this recipe! Just saw this on Pinterest!
Awesome! Can’t wait to hear what you think, Alice! 🙂
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!