These vegan, no-bake peanut butter bites are the perfect solution for a quick and satisfying snack. Dairy-free and customizable, they come together in just 5 minutes and are ideal for meal prep or a delicious after-school treat!
A quick throw-together treat perfect for that little something sweet.
I often make these for an after-school treat and pair them up with a Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie or a Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie. The kids love the combo, it's a great balance of sweet and satisfying without being overly indulgent.
Feel free to swap in whatever nut butter you like. Almond, cashew, and sunflower all work great, or go the homemade route. If you've never tried it, check out my guide on how to make nut butter. It's super easy!
If you want to make these a bit more filling, add in a sprinkle of chia seeds, hemp hearts, or even rolled oats for extra texture and nutrients. And if you want to use less sweetener or to switch it up, you can use agave; these truly are adaptable.
If you love easy, no-bake options, these treats fit perfectly into your meal prep routine too. I typically rotate it with my Edible Cookie Dough, so there's always something sweet on hand. I keep mine in the freezer and grab them for an easy but incredibly satisfying treat.
This recipe is also part of my go-to list of Easy Dairy-Free Snacks, a collection of snacks and treats I rely on.
📖 Recipe
Peanut Butter Bites
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Ice cream scoop or spoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural peanut butter, unsweetened
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2-3 tablespoons oat flour
- 1 teaspoon flax meal
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Mini chocolate chips, optional
Instructions
- Mix maple syrup, vanilla, and peanut butter until well combined.
- Stir in flax, flour, chia, salt, and optional chocolate chips.
- Adjust maple syrup and flour as needed— not too sticky or dry.
- Use an ice cream scoop to make balls, or roll them smooth and place them on a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Freeze for 30 minutes to enjoy.
- Once set, store covered in the freezer in an airtight container.
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Notes
- Enjoy Life chocolate chips are dairy-free
- Make oat flour by blending oats in a blender.
Nutrition
Julie Gaeta is a plant-based recipe creator, certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and mom of nine who's been plant-based for over 20 years. She's cooked approximately 4,382 pots of beans and can't vacation without her juicer and pasta pot. Her work has been featured in HuffPost, Yahoo, YourTango, and other major outlets. She helps others simplify wellness and feel good again through her blog, coaching, and weekly newsletter.
Julie Gaeta says
These peanut butter bites are a go-to. No baking required, and so customizable with different nut butters or add-ins. I keep them in the freezer for a quick grab-and-go treat.