No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Chocolate Chip Bites (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free)
No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Chocolate Chip Bites (V, GF, DF): a one bowl recipe for delicious protein-packed energy bites bursting with PB, chocolate and coconut! Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free.
Happy New Year! Doesn’t it feel good just reading that? There’s nothing quite like a new beginning. We made it through the holidays with plenty of treats and quality family time, we reminisced enough to make our future selves happy, and maybe, just maybe, we’ve finished reflecting on things and moved on to doing something about it.
Last year was filled with a lot of firsts here at BB. It was my first year blogging, my first time crying over a freshly-baked, freshly-dropped batch of perfectly-dome-topped muffins (okay, maybe it wasn’t my first time), my first time really opening up… on the internet (as weird as that sounds), my first Christmas without my entire family, my first time… for so many things.
It was an amazing year filled with so much laughter, challenges, triumphs, personal growth, new memories and more than I could even say. Thank you so much for being here, supporting the blog, and just, hanging out with me. I’m so grateful for you. And for all the recipes, stories, and laughs we’re gonna share this year.
Now before I start bawling my eyes out (like I dropped some fresh-baked muffins or something, gosh), let’s pep this chat up with something fun! Namely, these no bake peanut butter coconut chocolate chip bites! Side note, I totally blame the fact that I’m currently listening to Auld Lang Syne on repeat for all the feels. There is something seriously magical and crazy about that song that just brings tears to your eyes, amiright?? .
Okay, I just changed the song to Sleigh Ride by Ella Fitzgerald. I may or may not be guilty of listening to Christmas music right now. Don’t judge! Christmas is my favorite time of the year… just finding it a tad hard to let go. 😉 I also may or may not crack out my trusty Christmas tracklist every time I need a moodbooster, no matter the time of the year. .
Erm… what was I saying? Oh yes! This year, I’ve got so much planned! Erik and I are hopefully taking my mom on a vacation of a lifetime (more details if all goes as planned). We’re hoping to take this blog, our fitness, our health, our whole “getting better at life” thing to the next level and so much more.
But most of all, we’re hoping to plan our lives better so we can have more time to live life unplanned. Does that make sense? Back in our fresh-out-of-college days, we were prone to taking spontaneous trips to wherever (Seattle one time, Vegas another), planning impromptu jammies and movie all-nighters, and taking a half-day off and heading to the park for a picnic.
Since then, we’ve gotten more adult and much to the continual amazement of my fam, totally more mature. Okay, maybe just a bit more mature. You know how it goes: more plans, more bills, more restraint and less… fun. Less actual living.
This year, we’re gonna change things. A little bit at a time. We actually have a vacation planned for this year. We just treated ourselves to some snazzy new gym outfits. And, we’re giving ourselves an hour every evening just to work out. Because: we deserve it. Yeah!!!!
What about you? Do you have any changes planned for this year?
As kind of a fun, tasty way to kick off the year, I thought we’d revisit one of the blog’s most well-loved recipes: my no bake peanut butter coconut bites. These may or may not give us all a new, fantastic reason to treat ourselves to super cute workout clothes! 😉
There’s just something about those no bake bites that everyone loves. I can’t pinpoint the reason myself. But I’ve learned it’s best not kick a gift horse in the mouth. Or look at it in the mouth… or whatever. Anywho, I thought it was high time to jazz up that recipe with one of my absolute faves of all time: CHOCOLATE.
Make that, chocolate chips! Because: chocolate, coconut, peanut butter = YUM. Times, like a million. Make that a million more reasons to hit the gym, to treat yourself, to change things up this year. You deserve it. I think you’ll really just love these No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Chocolate Chip Bites. They’re so easy to make and insanely delicious.
And just in case you’re a HUGE no bake bites fan like I am, here are a few more for ya, all vegan, gluten free, dairy-free, and whole grain:
- no bake cranberry coconut bites
- no bake oatmeal raisin bites
- no bake almond butter coconut
- no bake chocolate chip cookie dough
Satisfied? I hope not, because there’s more to come! More no bake, more tasty snacks and more… awesomeness. Who wants?? Everyone? Cool!
So, what are you looking forward to doing this year? Any firsts you’re looking to check off the list? Any oldies you’d love to revisit? I can’t wait to hear all about it.
In the meantime, allow me to tell you all about my No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Chocolate Chip Bites. They’re:
- so easy to make, in just one bowl
- Chocolate Peanut Butter LOVE, in edible form
- vegan, gluten free, dairy-free, whole grain
- deliciously protein-packed
- perfectly portable and ready for on-the-go snacking
- deliciously textured and oh-so-satisfying
- plant-based and allergy-friendly
- great as a snack or for dessert
I hope you get to whip up a batch and truly love them. I’m so looking forward to spending the month, kicking off so many awesome new goals, and sharing new healthy snack recipes with you. I can’t wait to hear what you think of these.
In the meantime, tell me, what are you looking forward to most this year?
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Chocolate Chip Bites (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free)
- Yield: 20-30 bites 1x
Description
No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Chocolate Chip Bites (V, GF, DF): a one bowl recipe for delicious protein-packed energy bites bursting with PB, chocolate and coconut! Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free.
Ingredients
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 assorted vegan chocolate chips (mini and regular)
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup natural, unsalted peanut butter (mine is very liquidy)*
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Optional
- 2 tablespoons assorted vegan chocolate chips (mini and regular)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together all of the dry ingredients: coconut, oats, flaxseed and chocolate chips. Add wet ingredients: peanut butter and maple syrup.
- Using a sturdy spatula, fold together until well incorporated.
- Scoop mixture into your hands and roll into bites. Optionally, press a few chocolate chips into each ball and roll. Enjoy!
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).
– Adapted from my No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Bites.
– Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
– More No Bake recipes: cranberry coconut, oatmeal raisin, almond butter coconut, pecan pie, pumpkin cookie dough.
– More Healthy Snack recipes: no bake chewy chocolate chip granola bars, chocolate almond butter pretzel bites, PB chocolate chip oatmeal breakfast bars.
– Nutrition Info calculated based on 25 bites made, also using optional 2 tablespoons chocolate chips.
- Category: No Bake, Snacks, Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free, Whole Grain
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Protein: 3
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Hi! These are delicious! Any idea how many carbs are in one? Thanks!
Hi Katie! I just calculated and input the nutrition facts for this recipe. It’s located right below the Notes of the recipe. Enjoy! 🙂
Thank you very much!!
Happy New Year Demeter. I hope your new year is filled with love, lather and lots of good clean food. These bites are calling my name, I know they are going to be yummy!
Happy New Year, Celeste! 🙂 Thank you so much for the wonderful wishes. I hope you have a fantastic year filled with all the good things. <3
Haha, I like your Christmas spirit! I started listening to Christmas songs on 1st December and officially finished on 31st. And for the first 25 days they had been playing almost 24/7 :). These bites look fab! I must try them! Happy New Year! 🙂
I like that schedule! 🙂 I know, I know, I’ve totally got to quit it with with my Xmas tunes. Hehe. Hope you try them and love them! 🙂 Happy New Year, Julia!
I love the idea of living life unplanned and in my case, it just means time for a spontaneous board game with my kids or time to play basketball with my son. I love the new year and how it makes me focus on what’s most important! Loving all your yummy bites too. Happy New Year!
Spontaneous game time and outdoor fun sounds simply amazing. 🙂 I hope you get the time to do that and more with the ones you love this year! Happy New Year, Karen! xo
I live in Maine too! Which town are you in?
Hi Alicia! I live in a town just a bit north of Portland. What a small world, right? 🙂
Happy New Year, Demeter! So glad you had an amazing Christmas and end of the year! Wishing you a 2017 full of serenity, joy, abundance, excitement, and more :-)! These peanut butter AND coconut bites are simply stunning! Those chocolate chips peeking through are calling my name:-).
Happy New Year to you and Loreto! 🙂 Thank you for the good vibes. Wishing you a most splendid new year. <3 Hugs!
I am always blown away by your bites recipes, and this one is no exception. They’re all so simple to make, and look SO delicious! I bet these taste incredible with the added coconut 🙂 Sharing, of course! xo
Thanks Marsha! I have a bit of an obsession with them… hehe. The coconut makes them taste even sweeter! Big hugs! xo
These look so good!! I love the minimal ingredients and the simplicity. All your recipes seem to have that in common! . Can’t wait to see what you whip up for 2017!
Thank you, Sabrina! 🙂 Yep, simplicity’s totally the name of the game ’round these parts. 🙂 Happy New Year!
Yes! You’re always killin’ it in the clean-eating food blogger world! LOVE what you do! ❤ You’re a huge inspiration for me starting my own blog! Happy New Year to you as well! .
You are the queen of these pretty little bites, Demeter! These look absolutely amazing, because of course you can never go wrong with the PB + chocolate combo – I love the addition of coconut, too, cause I’m a texture freak! As far as the New Year goes, you have awesome goals. I often feel the same way, that I’m too pre-planned, hyper-focused to really just be spontaneous and go with the flow as much as I maybe should! So I definitely sympathize with that feeling. I’m obsessed with fitness so that goal is AWESOME, too! We all deserve dedicated time for ourselves. I’m so excited about this year and growing my blog! Yours is dreamy so I’ll be going through this year, and I can’t wait to see even more beautiful recipes from you here! Sending you great vibes to start the year. 🙂
Thanks so much, Sara! 🙂 I shall wear my crown and, at times, take a teensy nibble at it. 😉 Lol. Texture freak: LOVE it!! Okay, now I know what to call my texture love. Hehe. 2017: less stress and more spontaneous fun, for both of us. 🙂 Thank you so much for the kind words. Wishing you a great year with your blog–you can do it! Happy 2017. xo
Demeter these no bake peanut butter coconut bites sound awesome. I love anything with coconut. I was really surprised to find out you’re only a year into blogging. Your pictures and writing is wonderful and I enjoy reading your blog. Gives me inspiration since I’m only a little into a year of blogging as well. Look forward to following along with you this year since I know it will be entertaining. Enjoy the rest of your week 🙂
Aw, thanks so much, Stephanie! Your sweet words encourage me to keep going. 🙂 And work harder! 😉 Best of luck to you this year! Have a fantastic week. xo
“…plan our lives better so we can have more time to live life unplanned” . THIS!!! It makes perfect sense! So much sense, it clicked with me the moment I read it and I copy pasted it onto my random thoughts and notes list immediately (yeah I have one of those.) More spontaneity–that is the best 2017 goal I have heard yet! I hope this crazy amazing trip sets the stage for a crazy amazing 2017 filled with more travel and fun and non-work things for you. And no bake bites of course, they sort of have that perfect-snack-for-anywhere-and-anything vibe, ya know? I am just going to go ahead and dub them the most spontaneous of all the snacks, any objections? I didn’t think so!. A perfect flavor trifecta in a perfect travel-ready form–welcome 2017 we have our snack of choice and we are ready for you!! xo
YAAAAAAS!! Do people say that anymore? Meh, who cares! We’re living life less unplanned and less judged. How cool is that? 🙂 And btw, I’ve totally got to see what you have on this random thoughts and notes list. 😉 Yes, let’s make them the most spontaneous snacks there ever was! Cheers to new vibes, loads of happiness and TONS of adventures this year! xoxoxo
Happy New Year, Demeter! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season! I can’t believe you’ve only been blogging for a year…your pictures and recipes are just gorgeous. WAYYY better than when I first started! I overindulged a little too much (ok a lot too much) over the past few weeks, so I’m ready to get back on track of eating healthier. You make the BEST bites, and these look perfect for me. Love the pb and chocolate combo. Just what I need for January. Pinned, of course! Hope your week is off to a wonderful start!
Happy New Year, Gayle! 🙂 That felt really good to say! 🙂 Thank you so much for your sweet words. And also… that is SO not true! Your recipes and photos have ALWAYS rocked. I think we all need a little help getting back on track. Lol. Thanks for pinning! xo