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4-Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies (High-Protein & Ready in 5 Minutes)

Stack of chocolate peanut butter no bake cookies with creamy filling and drizzle
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These 4-ingredient chocolate peanut butter no bake cookies are the perfect high-protein snack for busy athletes and dessert lovers. Thick, fudgy, and made in minutes, they deliver that peanut-butter-chocolate satisfaction without the oven or guilt. Ideal for post-workout fuel or anytime you need a quick energy boost.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup natural peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)

  • 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (whey or plant-based)

  • 2 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup

  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips (sugar-free or 70% cacao preferred)

  • Optional: pinch of sea salt, 1 teaspoon coconut oil (for melting chocolate)

Instructions

1. Mix the Base Dough
In a medium mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, protein powder, and honey. Stir well until a thick, smooth dough forms.

Bowl with peanut butter, protein powder, and honey before mixing for no bake cookies
Ingredients ready for the base dough — peanut butter, protein powder, and honey combined for no bake cookies.

2. Melt the Chocolate
Place dark chocolate chips (and coconut oil, if using) in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in short bursts, stirring between each, until melted and glossy. Alternatively, use a double boiler for gentle melting.

3. Shape the Cookies
Roll the peanut butter dough into small balls, then flatten slightly to form round cookie shapes.

Peanut butter dough shaped into cookies on parchment paper next to mixing bowl
Freshly shaped peanut butter cookie dough rounds ready to be chilled for no bake cookies.

4. Coat in Chocolate
Dip each cookie into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s fully covered. Use a fork to lift and let excess chocolate drip off.

Peanut butter cookies being dipped into melted dark chocolate on parchment paper
Peanut butter cookies half-dipped in melted dark chocolate, ready to chill and set.

5. Chill to Set
Arrange coated cookies on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for about 30 minutes, or until firm and set.

6. Add Finishing Touches
Drizzle with extra melted peanut butter or sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top before serving.

Notes

  • Storage: Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

  • Protein Boost: Add a second scoop of protein powder and adjust with a splash of nut milk for balance.

  • Vegan Option: Use maple syrup and plant-based protein powder.

  • Texture Tip: For softer cookies, use creamy peanut butter; for chewier ones, choose chunky.

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