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    23 Gluten-Free Recipes With Peanut Butter

    Modified: May 12, 2025 · by Shelby Stover · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    Made for peanut butter lovers these gluten-free peanut butter recipes are a combination of delicious desserts and fueling snacks. Naturally dairy-free as well, they're the best possible way to indulge a peanut butter craving. If you're the type of person to lick peanut butter off of a spoon, these recipes are for you!

    "Just tried these recipes, and they're amazing! Highly recommend trying them out! I loved the protein cups and chia pudding. Healthy and Delicious!" -Kyla

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    If ever there was a food to be stranded with, it's peanut butter! Not only are there so many variations - crunchy peanut butter, flavored peanut butter- but it mixes into any kind of dish!

    With these gluten-free recipes, you'll find something for every craving and any time of the day, scroll through and find some new favorites to work into your routine.

    Reasons You'll Love These Recipes With Peanut Butter

    Easy to make: These gluten-free peanut butter recipes all whip up in a pinch so that when you have a craving, it's easy to indulge it.

    Favorful: Though chocolate and peanut butter is the best possible combination, these healthy recipes get you out of your normal comfort zone.

    Healthy: All the peanut butter recipes are dairy-free, gluten-free, and high in protein.

    Fueling: With these recipes you're not just indulging a craving but using peanut butter as the base for some actual fuel your body needs. Enjoy what you eat and stay full longer!

    What Type Of Peanut Butter Is Best?

    Because these are healthy peanut butter recipes, they all use natural peanut butter. Not only does this help you remove some processed oils from your diet but it also cuts back on excess sugar. This is what I personally use as a Certified Nutrition Coach.

    Plus, the natural oil from the peanuts is needed in many of the recipes for them to come together.

    When choosing a peanut butter, peek at the ingredients and make sure that the only ingredient is peanuts. This way you reap all the benefits without any additives.

    Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Recipes

    Bust through cravings and find some new favorites to indulge all your peanut butter cravings! Know that the first recipe (the PB cups) is a reader favorite!

    Protein Peanut Butter Cups (dairy-free)
    Skip the Reese's cups and opt for these protein peanut butter cups instead! Thick peanut butter topped with melted chocolate and totally dairy-free to make the perfect healthy indulgence.
    Check out this recipe
    Four chocolate peanut butter cups stacked together with the last one with a bite out of it on top
    Chocolate Peanut Butter Nice Cream
    A chocolate nice cream recipe ready in under ten minutes. This chocolate ice cream is made with real food ingredients, delicious and addictive.
    Check out this recipe
    Mason jar overflowing with chocolate banana nice cream topped with cacao nibs, bananas, almonds and a spoon
    Easy Protein Powder Ice Cream Recipe
    This protein powder ice cream is made without an ice cream machine but with a protein kick! Creamy and indulgent it's sweetened with frozen bananas and chocolate chips to give you the best, most-fueling summer treat!
    Check out this recipe
    Close up of an ice cream scoop scooping peanut butter chocolate chip ice cream
    High Protein Baked Protein Oats (Dairy-Free)
    Creamy, indulgent, and the best make-ahead breakfast! These peanut butter baked protein oats are easy to whip up and a delicious way to bump up your protein intake.
    Check out this recipe
    orange solicone mold on a cutting board with peanut butter chocolate chip baked oatmeal with a spoonful coming out and a blue linen behind it
    Peanut Butter Protein Muffins
    Crispy edges and a soft interior, these peanut butter protein muffins are made without bananas but pack a punch of fuel and indulgence.
    Check out this recipe
    Peanut butter protein muffins in a dark grey muffin tray on a cooling rack with linen behind them
     Gluten-Free S'mores Cups
    Indulge in a graham cracker crust with chocolate on top, swirled with peanut butter, and finished with a mini marshmallow. All the deliciousness of being beside a campfire without leaving the comfort of home.
    Check out this recipe
    Pin image with text: Mini s'mores cups with graham cracker crust, chocolate, peanut butter and mini marshmallows in a mini, silicone red muffin tin on a blue linen
    Dairy-Free Twix Protein Bars
    A crunchy protein cookie base topped with dairy-free peanut butter caramel sauce and all coated in delicious chocolate. These protein Twix bars are a healthy version of a classic candy bar you won’t be able to refuse!
    Check out this recipe
    Chocolate coated Twix protein bars on a plate with one bar broken in half.
    Peanut Butter Protein Balls (No-Bake & Gluten-Free)
    A classic flavor rolled into a high-protein snack to keep you full. These gluten-free protein balls are an easy way to curb a classic craving!
    Check out this recipe
    Peanut butter and jam protein balls drizzled with jam on parchment paper
    Dairy-Free PB&J Overnight Oats
    With a classic flavor combo of peanut butter and jelly these overnight oats make a healthy, make-ahead breakfast recipe for busy mornings!
    Check out this recipe
    Close up of a mason jar with peanut butter and jelly overnight oats on a white cheese cloth.
    Flourless Peanut Butter And Jelly Thumbprint Cookies (dairy & gluten-free)
    Bring back your childhood with these soft peanut butter and jelly thumbprints! With only 5 ingredients these peanut butter cookies are flourless, gluten-free, and healthy. They take the iconic sandwich and make it into something new.
    Check out this recipe
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    Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Pancakes
    These naturally gluten-free and protein-packed peanut butter banana pancakes are not only delicious but also a wholesome way to fuel your mornings.
    Check out this recipe
    Peanut butter pancakes topped with bananas and peanut butter on a white plate.
    Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars (dairy-free)
    A 5-ingredient, peanut butter crunch bars recipe you'll love sinking your teeth into! A blend of maple syrup and cacao powder red over crispy rice cereal to create a chewy, crunchy texture.
    Check out this recipe
    Two fingers holding up a square of a dark chocolate and peanut butter crunch bar.
    Homemade Caramel Magic Shell (Vegan)
    With only 4 ingredients you can whip up a caramel magic shell and take your ice cream to a whole new level of indulgence.
    Check out this recipe
    Caramel magic shell being drizzled onto dairy-free ice cream in a peach bowl with chocolate chips behind it.
    Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Protein Smoothie
    Indulge and re-fuel with this creamy peanut butter cup smoothie! High in protein and made with only a handful of ingredients this smoothie is the perfect pick me up.
    Check out this recipe
    Chocolate peanut butter cup smoothie in mason jar topped with peanut butter bomb in it and red straws in it.
    Peanut Butter Protein Fudge
    The perfect high-protein dessert recipe! This peanut butter protein fudge has 17 grams of protein but is naturally sweetened with honey to keep it semi-healthy, low-calorie and delicious.
    Check out this recipe
    Peanut butter protein fudge squares lined up with more heart shaped fudge on a blue linen behind them.
     Peanut Butter Protein Chia Pudding (dairy & gluten-free)
    The best high-protein chia pudding! This chia seed pudding is swirled with peanut butter, sweetened with maple syrup, and made ahead of time to provide you with an easy meal prep recipe.
    Check out this recipe
    Peanut butter chia pudding with chocolate chips in a mason jar on a cutting board with more chocolate chips around it and a spoon coming out of the mason jar.
    No-Bake Vanilla Protein Bars
    Easy to make, these vanilla peanut butter protein bars make a tasty post-workout snack! Made with vegan protein powder and creamy peanut butter this homemade protein bar recipe is great on-the-go.
    Check out this recipe
    Five peanut butter vanilla protein bars lined up flat on parchment paper and drizzled with chocolate.
    Peanut Butter Protein Brownies
    A fudgy, dairy-free chocolate brownie recipe you shouldn’t live without! These bite-sized brownies can be made as an indulgent snack or an extra indulgent dessert for any occasion. Allergy-friendly and high in protein they’re the perfect dessert.
    Check out this recipe
    Two fingers placing a brownie on top of more chocolate protein brownies.
    Chocolate Protein Balls (dairy and gluten-free)
    These chocolate protein balls are a fudgelike, high-protein snack! These easy chia seed balls are made with vegan protein powder and the perfect on-the-go snack.
    Check out this recipe
    Featured image of three chocolate protein balls in blue cupcake liners with more on an orange linen behind them and a tub of protein powder
    Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies
    Check out this recipe
    Peanut butter chocolate chip protein cookies on a parchment paper lined baking tray with a spoon of peanut butter on the tray too
    High Protein Cookie Dough Smoothie Bowl
    Check out this recipe
    a bowl of protein cookie dough smoothie topped with cookie dough balls, pecans and chocolate chips
    Single Serving Protein Cookies [Gluten-Free]
    Check out this recipe
    White plate with large single serving protein cookie with chocolate chips in it and a stick of honey behind it.
    Protein Rice Krispies (Dairy-Free)
    Check out this recipe
    Two squares of protein rice krispies topped with chocolate leaning on each other and more in the background.
    Protein Bark [Chocolate Peanut Butter]
    Check out this recipe
    broken pieces of protein peanut butter barks on a plate on top of a kitchen towel
    3 Ingredient Protein Balls (7g Protein Per Ball)
    Check out this recipe
    chocolate peanut butter protein balls with a spoonful of peanut butter at the side
    4 Ingredient Protein Bars [Dairy-Free]
    Check out this recipe
    Sliced protein bars beside a bowl of peanut butter with chocolate chips scattered around.
    Date Bark Recipe [Dairy-Free]
    Check out this recipe
    Peanut butter chocolate date bark on top of a wooden board.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are some ways to use peanut butter?

    Peanut butter can be used in almost anything to add an extra punch of comforting flavor. Whisk it into oatmeal or yogurt parfaits, make it into a sauce for stir fry, add it to muffins and other baked goods, or blend it into smoothies. Just about anything can be turned into a delicious peanut butter creation.

    Can I replace almond butter with peanut butter in a recipe?

    Of course! Anything that calls for almond butter can use peanut butter instead. They're interchangeable.

    What are some of the benefits of peanut butter?

    Though peanut butter has more fats than anything, it can still add a bump to your protein intake. In just 2 tablespoons it has 8 grams of protein in it. It is also a good source of fiber and micronutrients like B3 and B6.

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      Protein Buckeyes [Dairy-Free]
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      Low Calorie Baked Oats [High Protein, Dairy-Free]
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    Comments

    1. Trina says

      April 02, 2024 at 12:51 am

      These recipes are a great find for anyone who enjoys peanut butter as much as I do! I recently gave the protein fudge a try and it's rich, so creamy and bursting with peanut butter flavor. Seriously delicious and addictive! Trying the Protein Ice Cream next!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        April 02, 2024 at 2:19 pm

        Haha I am definitely a PB lover so glad to give you some new ideas!

        Reply
    2. Gina says

      April 01, 2024 at 6:39 pm

      There are a ton of great ideas in this post. I love peanut butter and I can't wait to try some of these recipes out!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        April 02, 2024 at 2:18 pm

        Peanut butter is life lol

        Reply
    3. Padma says

      April 01, 2024 at 3:10 pm

      Having recently developed issues with both gluten and dairy, this collection couldn’t have come at a better time! Looking forward to trying them. Thank you!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        April 02, 2024 at 2:18 pm

        Glad to give you some new ideas then!

        Reply
    4. Kyla says

      April 01, 2024 at 2:21 pm

      Just tried these recipes, and they're amazing! Highly recommend trying them out! I loved the protein cups and chia pudding. Healthy and Delicious!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        April 02, 2024 at 2:18 pm

        The protein cups are a reader favorite for sure lol

        Reply
    5. Jennifer says

      April 01, 2024 at 11:37 am

      I love peanut butter and can't have gluten-so this list of recipes is like winning the lottery! I tried the peanut butter brownies already and boy, were they delish! Next I'm going to make the pancakes!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        April 02, 2024 at 2:18 pm

        Yay!! peanut butter is life lol

        Reply

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