Learn how to make No Bake Brownie Bites with 3 common ingredients and just 5 minutes of prep! Packed with chocolate peanut butter flavor, these easy brownie bites are a satisfying treat that provides a burst of energy to keep you going until your next meal!
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Our 3-ingredient no bake brownie bites are sweet, sticky, and divine alongside a hot cup of coffee. Low in carbs and guilt-free, these keto brownie bites are the perfect pick-me-up during the day, providing a boost of energy with familiar flavors we all recognize and love. These decadent bites take just 5 minutes to prep and simply require a blend of peanut butter, powdered Erythritol, and cocoa powder, followed by 40 minutes of chill time in the fridge!
Why You'll Love Them
- Made with 3 common ingredients
- Just 5 mins of prep, then pop them in the fridge to set
- A satisfying snack and afternoon pick-me-up with a cup of coffee
- They are low calorie (145 cals) and low carb (4.5g carbs)
- Sugar-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, and keto-friendly
Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Bites
The flavor profile of our no bake brownie bites is rich and luscious thanks to the cocoa powder, but Erythritol provides an ideal hit of sweetness to balance out the intense chocolate flavor. Whipping up these keto bites is the work of minutes, and if you’ve got little ones around, they can join in the fun and roll the bites out when the ingredients are blended together.
Having fun in the kitchen is a fundamental part of enjoying the cooking process, so don’t be afraid to play around with the flavors of our brownie bites. They can be coated in chopped nuts or shredded coconut or enjoyed just as they are. Either way, I’m sure these will become a weekly staple, ideal for a tasty keto snack on the go or a savior when sugar cravings hit and you want to stay on track.
Ingredients
- Peanut Butter: Any recipe containing peanut butter is off to a good start in my eyes! Using crunchy peanut butter will bring texture and bite, while smooth peanut butter will keep the brownie bites lusciously silky; the choice is up to you! Regardless of whether you opt for smooth or crunchy peanut butter, make sure to use quality nut butter without added sugar, syrups, flavorings, or oils to keep carbohydrates low and stay within the perimeters of the keto diet.
- Powdered Erythritol: Keeping our keto brownie bites sweet and delicious is powdered Erythritol, a hero across many different keto recipes. The sweetness powdered Erythritol brings is natural, without the aftertaste some keto sweeteners have. Powdered Erythritol blends well with peanut butter and cocoa powder, creating a dough-like mixture that can be rolled into shapes and popped into the fridge.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: Chocolate is a staple ingredient in baked brownies, but it isn’t usually keto-friendly as it contains high volumes of sugar, raising the total carbohydrates substantially. Our keto-friendly brownie bites instead contain unsweetened cocoa powder which brings a deep hit of chocolate flavor without the side of sugary carbs.
How To Make 3-Ingredient No Bake Brownie Bites
Our 3-ingredient no bake brownie bites are as easy as their name suggests, containing minimal ingredients and no baking in the oven. This means they can be put together in a heartbeat and chilled in the fridge for 40 minutes while you complete the kitchen clean-up or continue getting ready for a busy day ahead. Containing 4.5g of net carbs and a mere 154 calories per serving, you will fall in love with these keto brownie bites. Just make sure to enjoy a few before the family dives in!
- Combine ingredients: Combine the peanut butter, powdered Erythritol, and unsweetened cocoa powder in a mixing bowl. Continue combining the ingredients together until they are well incorporated with no visible small bits of cocoa powder or sweetener.
- Form into brownie balls: Using either a spoon or your hands, roll the chocolate brownie mixture into bite-sized balls. Avoid making the balls too big, as this will create fewer brownie bites at the end.
- Transfer to plate: Place the formed balls onto a baking paper lined plate or baking sheet so they don’t stick to the tray as they firm up.
- Transfer to the fridge: Put the brownie bites in the refrigerator for a minimum of 40 minutes to firm up and become the perfect guilt-free sweet treat.
Recipe Variations
Keto Brownie Bites With Coconut: Rolling the brownie bites in shredded coconut before putting them in the fridge not only creates an attractive aesthetic but also introduces a tang of tropical flavor and a light, crunchy texture. Coconut and chocolate are a dreamy match, but be sure not to use too much coconut, as it needs to be able to stick to the balls without flaking off.
Keto Brownie Bites With Nuts: Finely chopping mixed nuts such as almonds, hazelnuts, and peanuts echoes the nuttiness of the bites and also provides a delicious texture contrast compared to the silky smooth balls. For a less intense hit of nuttiness, pop one whole nut inside the balls when rolling so you are met with a nutty surprise when you take a bite.
Peanut Butter Substitute: Not everyone is a lover of peanut butter, and some are even allergic, so it’s wise to have a substitute to hand. Other kinds of nut butter, such as almond and macadamia, work well, still creating the perfect base to hold the bites together. For an entirely nut-free batch of brownie bites, pumpkin seed butter can be used, though you may need to adjust the quantity of cocoa powder if the mixture seems too loose to roll out.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Carbs Are In Keto No Bake Brownie Bites?
Our 3-ingredient no bake brownie bites contain 4.5g of net carbs per serving, thanks to using powdered Erythritol in place of sugar. Keeping carbs low in this recipe is easy by making smart ingredient choices such as unsweetened cocoa powder and quality 100% nut peanut butter.
How To Store No Bake Brownie Bites?
Storing no bake brownie bites in the fridge is best, as this will help keep them firm. Once the bites have had their initial 40-minute stint of chill time, pop them into an airtight container and keep them in the fridge.
Why Are My No Bake Brownie Bites Sticky?
The brownie mixture shouldn’t be overly sticky, but if you find your mixture seems wet and is tricky to roll out, you may have used slightly too much peanut butter. Adding a sprinkling of coconut flour to the mixture should help firm it up, enabling you to continue rolling out the balls.
📖 Recipe
3-Ingredient No Bake Brownie Bites Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Natural Peanut Butter
- ¼ cup Low Carb Sugar Substitute powdered
- ⅔ cup Cocoa Powder unsweetened
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, powdered sweetener, and cocoa powder. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Using a spoon or your hands, roll the mixture into small bite-sized balls.
- Place the formed balls onto a plate or baking sheet lined with baking paper.
- Refrigerate the brownie bites for at least 40 minutes to allow them to firm up.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information for the recipe is calculated based on the ingredients in each recipe. It is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe we provide. Erythritol and other sugar-free sweetener carbs are not included in the carb counts. Net carbohydrates are the total carbohydrates minus dietary fiber.
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