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Home » No Bake Vegan Peanut Butter Chewies

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No Bake Vegan Peanut Butter Chewies

Created On: November 29, 2012  |  Updated: January 3, 2023  |   14 Comments

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So earlier today I decided on posting my biscotti that I mentioned earlier in the week… But then I sat down to write out the post and realized the pictures weren’t very nice.  Obviously they looked OK to me earlier in the week when I uploaded them, but not today.  In fact I think I need to make them again, but that’s fine by me 😀  I hope you wont mind waiting for those.  For now I hope you’ll enjoy these little “Larabar” type treats.

I do realize this makes 2 no-bake treats in a week though.  I don’t know about you, but I like some variety.  Then again, I can never have too many no-bake treats(especially but not exclusively in summer) that I can whip up in minutes and enjoy without guilt.  Or feed to my kids for breakfast without guilt, whether it be first, second, third or even fourth breakfast because that’s how things go in this house.

So, moving on… These are the “raw” version of your favorite peanut butter cookie.  I’m hoping to post a regular baked peanut butter cookie pretty soon, but I got the craving for something more like these and so these came first.

I say “raw” because my peanut butter (this homemade peanut butter) is not raw.  It is made with roasted nuts, but I’m pretty sure you could make a raw version if you really wanted.  My peanut butter is only peanuts though, no extra oil or even salt or sugar.  These aren’t exactly overpoweringly peanutty.  I’m hoping you understand what I mean by that sentence because I’m not sure it makes sense.

Like I said, not crazy in-your-face peanut flavor, but still enough peanut flavor to know they’re supposed to be peanut butter cookies.  Plus all the awesomeness of brown sugary dates wrapped up in a creamy, crunchy peanut buttery cookie.  Yum!

Sorry for the picture overload, I loved these little guys and had fun tweaking my pictures just a little bit each time I took more.

If they look a little oily, not to worry.  They might seem a little oily once they’re mixed and shaped, but once they’re stored in the fridge they’re just fine.  And speaking of the fridge, I like them best straight out of the fridge.  You might like them just at room temperature(and I’m sure they’d be fine there for quite a while) but they will be rather soft and sticky.  It’s up to you.

To make these even simpler, you could even just leave these round.  Enjoy!

 

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No Bake Vegan Peanut Butter Chewies

Author Heidi @ Food Doodles
Servings 1 1/2 dozen
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
The raw, vegan, healthy, no guilt version of your favorite peanut butter cookie!

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 C Medjool dates pits removed
  • 1/2 C natural peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 generous pinch sea salt
  • 1/4 C whole peanuts
  • 1/4 C chocolate chips or roughly chopped dark chocolate bar

Instructions

  • In a food processor, process the dates until they form a "dough".
  • Turn the food processor off, break up the dough using a spoon, and then add the peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla and sea salt. Process until thoroughly combined.
  • Add the peanuts and chocolate chips and pulse just until combined.
  • Remove the dough. Roll into bite sized balls and either store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge or flatten with a fork before storing.

Notes

Almond butter chewies would be an awesome variation!
Tried this recipe?Tag me today! Mention @easywholesome or tag #easywholesome!

 

Inspired by this recipe from The Sweet Life.

posted in: Chocolate Chips, Dates, Dessert, Energy Bars and Balls, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Kid-friendly, No-Bake, Nuts/Seeds, Snacks

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  1. Sarah | Shine Food says

    These look amazingly delicious! I’ve made my own homemade Larabars but they were not nearly this decadent looking. Can’t wait to try these.

    We’re collecting healthy recipes for the Shine Supper Club this month and your recipe would be a great contribution. Hope you’ll join us!

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  2. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    Hey Heidi, you know how you think you’re behind with blog reading? I’m in a post from November. Oy oy oy…

    Anyway, these look interesting! I’ve never had / seen larabars but I’m sure these are way better!

    I hope you had a nice Christmas if you celebrated. 🙂

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  3. Maggie@SoulFoodComp says

    Delicious! Love how easy they are to whip up, need to make more no bake treats! Especially this time of year, love these!

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  4. Cindy says

    Love these! Made them yesterday for after school and they are already all gone. Not too sweet. Just perfect. Posted a link on my FB page. THANKS!

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    • Heidi @ Food Doodles says

      So glad you liked them Cindy! Thanks for stopping by and thank you for the share!

      Reply
  5. Vicky says

    THese sound so good and remind me of the larabar bites I made a while back! I’m not a huge fan of peanut butter and generally feel like the taste is pretty overwhelming so I’m glad these are not too peanut buttery. I’m currently jumping from hostel to hostel in Asia but as soon as I secure an apartment rental I’ll be whipping these up!

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  6. Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says

    Is it still no guilt if I eat 10 of these? Because these look so good, I might have to eat 10…

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  7. Julia says

    I love peanut butter–in anything! These cookies sounds so yummy!

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  8. Ari @ Ari's Menu says

    These look great–almost like Larabar consistency. I bet they would be great in bar form too. I always love just eating the dough, so they look pretty perfect for me 😉

    Reply

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