Healthy no bake peanut butter banana bread bites full of feel good ingredients and ready in 10 minutes! This easy recipe is the perfect healthy snack, breakfast, or dessert and is made vegan, gluten free, grain free, and refined sugar free! Irresistibly delicious & nutritious.
Best vegan banana bread bites
Peanut butter snacks have always been my favorite. They are nutty, creamy, and always delicious. And what better way to enjoy peanut butter than in a no bake BANANA BREAD bite!
These soft peanut butter banana bread bites are drizzled dark chocolate and have the best crunch factor for the chunky peanut butter. They are full of protein, fiber, and good fats which will keep you feeling satiated and full for hours. Plus, they only take 10 MINUTES to make!
These little treats are made with healthier ingredients that are vegan, grain free, and gluten free. It’s a great snack, breakfast, or dessert made with wholesome and feel good ingredients. Plus there are lots of yummy superfood ingredients that are so good for your body!
I’m warning you now… these are so addictive!
What makes these no bake peanut butter bites healthy?
You only need a few very simple ingredients for this healthy snack recipe. There are no preservatives, no added sugars, and no random ingredients!
The base of these soft banana bread bites are:
- Banana
- Peanut butter
- Vanilla Extract
- Cinnamon
- Coconut flour
- Maple syrup
This means that they are low sugar, dairy free, gluten free, and refined sugar free. A great vegan snack!
When you eat one of these delicious chocoalte covered banana bread bites, you’re getting a hearty dose of protein and healthy fats from the peanut butter. The banana naturally sweetened this recipe and adds potassium and Vitamin B6. The coconut flour provides both lots of fiber and makes these no bake bites grain free and gluten free. Plus you even get an extra dose of healthy fats from the coconut oil.
Definitely dessert, snack, and breakfast worthy.
No bake peanut butter banana bread bites ingredients
Every single ingredient used to make healthy no bake peanut butter banana bread bites were hand selected to create the most delicious & healthiest snack possible.
Peanut Butter
I use crunchy peanut butter all the time in healthy baking recipes. It contains healthy amounts of protein, antioxidants, and magnesium.
Banana
I use bananas all the time in my breakfast, snack & dessert recipes. They not only contain healthy amounts of potassium, vitamins, antioxidants, and magnesium, but they are the perfect natural sweetener to make these bites plant based & vegan!
Maple Syrup
This is just the best all-natural sweetener! It tastes delicious and doesn’t include nearly as much sugar as processed white sugar.
Chocolate Chips
When choosing my chocolate, I like to go for all-natural and organic brands. Ones that do not have preservatives or artificial ingredients! My favorite brand is Lily’s Dark Chocolate Chips!
Coconut Flour
When compared to all-purpose flour, coconut flour is far more nutrient-rich. In fact, this type of flour contains protein, fiber, calcium, and iron. Plus it is grain free and gluten free!
Easy substitutions for healthy banana bread bites
You guys probably know by now that I love simple and easy recipes! If you don’t love every ingredient in this one, I am here to help you out with a list of the very best substitutions!
Maple syrup: Simply substitute with honey or your other favorite liquid sweetener!
Coconut Flour: If you do not have coconut flour, you can substitute with almond flour in a 1:3 ratio (meaning 3 Tbs of almond flour for every 1 Tbs of coconut flour).
Peanut Butter: If you are allergic to peanuts, you can used any nut butter you love!
How to make vegan no bake peanut butter banana bread bites
My favorite thing about this simple and easy no bake banana bread bite recipe (besides the taste of course) is how easy they are to make! For this healthy snack recipe, you’ll only need a couple of kitchen tools making the clean up super easy. You’ll just need a mixing bowl and a plate!
First, in a large mixing bowl, mash your ripe banana with a fork. Then, mix in your salted crunchy peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. After that, add in the coconut flour and salt (if not using salted peanut butter).
Once the dough is ready, use your hands, roll 12 – 16 balls and evenly space them across a small tray or plate.
Then, in a microwave-safe bowl, add your favorite chocolate chips (I love using Lily’s Sugar Free Dark Chocoalte Chips) and coconut oil. Microwave for 20 seconds. Stir. Microwave again for 20 seconds. Stir. Continue this process until your chocolate is completely melted.
Lastly, dip a fork into the dark chocolate and drizzle across the bites and let them set in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before enjoying.
And there you go!! You just made the best ever, soft, and delicious NO BAKE banana bread energy bites.
How to store banana bread energy bites
Make extra no bake banana bread bites? No worries, I love to save my extras in a sealed airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 12 days! You can also freeze these bites for up to 3 months. Before enjoying, defrost for 15 minutes at room temperature.
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No Bake Peanut Butter Banana Bread Bites
Ingredients
Bites:
- 1 ripe banana
- ¼ cup crunchy peanut butter, salted
- 1 Tbsp 100% pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 5 Tbs coconut flour
- ¼ tsp salt, if not using salted peanut butter
Drizzle:
- 3 Tbsp chocolate chips, I love Lily’s Dark Chocolate Chips
- ½ tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mash your banana with a fork. Then, mix in crunchy peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Add in coconut flour and salt (if not using salted peanut butter).
- Using your hands, roll 12 - 16 balls and evenly space them across a small tray or plate.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave for 20 seconds. Stir. Microwave again for 20 seconds. Stir. Continue this process until your chocolate is completely melted.
- Dip a fork into the dark chocolate and drizzle across the bites.
- Let bites set in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before enjoying.
Notes
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genie Robbins says
Those sound really good. Will have to give them a try.
Tati Chermayeff says
YAY! These are some of my favorite no bake snacks! Cannot wait to hear what you think.
Paige Fullum says
WOW!!!!! New favorite snack….. like ever!
Tati Chermayeff says
OMG, thank you Paige!!! Made my day to hear this.
Rebecca Reuben says
Such a yummy sweet treat snack, and it only took minutes to make!
Tati Chermayeff says
YAY!! Made my day to hear this. Thanks for your sweet review!
Laila Albernaz says
These were beyond easy to whip up, and they’re delicious! I sprinkled some flaky salt on top of the chocolate before popping them in the fridge to set. Truly the perfect snack & my new fav way to use up an extra ripe banana!
Tati Chermayeff says
Lalia, I am so happy to hear this!! Love the salt addition (wow!)
Sarah says
So yummy!!!!
Kyra Morgan says
I’m OBSESSED with these bites!!! I replaced peanut butter with almond butter and OMG it was delish! So easy and is a great snack to have during busy work weeks!!
schermayeff2016 says
such a delicious snack!!!
Lisa Cornett says
So easy and good. I love them out of the freezer! So satisfying and tasty!
Tati Chermayeff says
So happy to hear this Lisa!
Rachel says
Really yummy pre workout snack or bedtime snack to have! Tastes like banana bread! Super easy recipe to follow along with and they still tastes amazing after storing them in the fridge for the week!