Chocolate Peanut Butter POWER Bites [vegan + gluten-free]

Chocolate peanut butter sweet potato power bites made with purple sweet potato, oats, and protein powder, an easy no-bake high-protein snack perfect for meal prep.

If you’re looking for a snack that hits that perfect balance of indulgent and nourishing, these chocolate peanut butter sweet potato power bites are about to become your new go-to. They’re rich, fudgy, naturally sweetened, and packed with plant-based protein without requiring any baking at all.

The secret ingredient? Purple sweet potato. Not only does it add a subtle sweetness and creamy texture, but it also brings a boost of fiber and antioxidants, making these bites as functional as they are crave-worthy.

Why You’ll Love These

These power bites are everything you want in a snack: quick, satisfying, and actually energizing. The combination of peanut butter and chocolate delivers that classic flavor combo, while oats and protein powder help keep you full longer.

They’re also incredibly versatile. You can swap the dried fruit, adjust the sweetness, or even roll them in extra toppings like coconut or cocoa powder for a little extra flair.

Ingredients

• 10 oz purple sweet potato, peeled, cubed, steamed, and mashed (code healthyhelper saves!)
• ¼ cup gluten-free quick oats
• ½ cup Peanut Butter and Co chunky peanut butter (code healthyhelper saves!)
• 1 scoop PEScience vegan chocolate peanut butter protein powder (code healthyhelper saves!)
• ¼ cup chopped dried fruit, such as cherries and cranberries (code healthyhelper saves!)
• ¼ cup vegan chocolate chips, chopped
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

How To Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Sweet Potato Power Bites

1. Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, mix everything together until fully combined and evenly incorporated.
2. Once the mixture is cohesive, form into 10-12 evenly sized bites. Place the bites in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to firm up.
3. Store in the fridge and enjoy whenever you need a quick, satisfying snack.

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Tips For Best Results

Make sure your sweet potato is fully softened and mashed smooth. This helps bind everything together and creates that perfectly soft, fudgy texture.

If your mixture feels too sticky, add a small amount of oats or protein powder. If it’s too dry, a spoonful of peanut butter or a splash of plant milk will bring it back together.

For cleaner shaping, lightly dampen your hands before rolling the bites.

Meal Prep And Storage

These bites are ideal for meal prep and will keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze them for longer storage. Let them thaw slightly before eating for the best texture.

32 responses to “Chocolate Peanut Butter POWER Bites [vegan + gluten-free]”

1. Woah, love the addition of sweet potato!! So clever. These look delicious!

   • Thanks girl!! Let me know if you try these bites of YUMMMMM!

2. The more foods i can incorporate potato in the better! Good luck with the move, you are a busy girl.

   • Thanks Patrick! I like being busy but not THIS busy!! LOL

3. Summer is totally flying by; I’ve been really enjoying the really warm sunny days. 🙂 And wow, you are truly going through a lot of changes right now. Life has been pretty steady here; I’m thankful for sweet church prayer meetings and Bible studies, sweeter than ever before, and fun times with my dogs and most of all with my family! 🙂

   • Thanks love!! I really wish time would SLOW down. Ya know!?

4. Purple sweet potatoes?! Awesome! I love this fun and healthy recipe. Thanks girl!

   • Thanks so much Sammi!!! You will love these!!

5. These look really good!

6. I love power bites like these but never had any with purple sweet potatoes! Great recipe! I hope your moving went well!

   • Thanks Janelle! Let me know if you try them!!

7. It certainly worth to give it a try! Thanks for this great recipe!

   • Thanks so much lovely!!

8. Great way to use sweet potatoes!

   • Thanks Kathy!! Enjoy them!

9. I have got to make these soon! I love everything about these! They look and sound so delicious! Thank you for sharing!

   • Thanks Nicole! Let me know when you make them!!

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11. I was so surprised by the addiion of sweet potato! These little bites look and sound really tasty!

    • Thank you so much Kat!!

12. Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!

    • Thanks Helen! Love your link up as usual!!

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15. Your Chocolate Peanut Butter Bites are awesome! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday, have a great weekend and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

    • Thanks Helen!!

16. Wanted to find out the name of the protein powder you used in your chocolate p-nut butter power bites but 10x’s I tried to link it I was interrupted by ad: viglink! So disappointed. Please try to let me know your pRotein powder as I have learned not to substitute in recipes, usually for the best! Thankyou, I love ❤️ recipes…so great thankyou for your hard work in testing these recipes.

    • I am so sorry the link didn’t work!! The protein powder that must be used is Amazing Grass Chocolate Peanut Butter SUPERFOOD Protein Powder!

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18. These look so yummy!! And so easy! I am always looking for new vegan recipes and I can’t wait to try these! 🙂

    • Thanks Britt! I think you will Love these!!

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