These peanut butter dessert recipes highlight everything you love about this rich, familiar flavor. From cookies and bars to creamy no-bake treats, each dessert brings cozy, satisfying comfort in every bite. Whether you’re baking or whipping up something sweet, these recipes make it easy to enjoy peanut butter in all its indulgent glory.

Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

These three-ingredient peanut butter cookies are incredibly simple to make yet full of rich peanut butter flavor. With just peanut butter, sugar, and an egg, they come together in minutes and bake into perfectly soft cookies. Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, they’re a quick treat everyone can enjoy.
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Peanut Butter Pound Cake

Peanut Butter Pound Cake. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

This Peanut Butter Pound Cake is a deliciously dense and flavorful twist on the classic. Its rich peanut butter taste makes it a standout dessert for gatherings or everyday cravings. Easy to prepare and always satisfying, it’s a great recipe to keep in your baking rotation.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Donuts

Stack of donuts on a wooden surface.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Donuts. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

These baked chocolate peanut butter donuts are rich, tender, and surprisingly easy to prepare. The peanut butter adds depth and creaminess to every bite. They’re a fun breakfast treat or dessert everyone will love.
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Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

A tray of peanut butter rice krispie treats.
Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats. Photo credit: The Honour System.

These peanut butter Rice Krispie treats are sweet, chewy, and irresistibly peanut-buttery. They’re no-bake, easy to make, and perfect for quick snacks or dessert cravings. A nostalgic favorite with a delicious twist.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars

A stack of chocolate peanut butter oat bars.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars. Photo credit: The Honour System.

These chocolate peanut butter oat bars blend hearty oats with a rich, fudgy chocolate-peanut butter center. They’re no-bake, easy to assemble, and perfect for a sweet snack. With their sweet-salty balance, they disappear quickly from any dessert tray.
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Peanut butter & jam protein balls-GF/V

Peanut butter and jam protein balls drizzled with jam on parchment paper.
Peanut butter & jam protein balls-GF/V. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

These peanut butter oatmeal protein balls provide 11 grams of protein per serving, making them perfect for busy days. They’re gluten-free, easy to mix together, and naturally satisfying. A great grab-and-go snack with nostalgic PB&J flavor.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake

Peanut butter mug cake with chocolate fudge frosting.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

This chocolate-frosted peanut butter mug cake is a quick, indulgent dessert you can make in minutes. It’s soft, rich, and perfect for those instant sweet cravings. Just microwave and enjoy a warm treat anytime.
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Peanut Butter Granola

Overhead image of peanut butter granola in a jar.
Peanut Butter Granola. Photo credit: The Honour System.

This peanut butter granola is crunchy, wholesome, and made without refined sugars. Ready in just 30 minutes, it uses simple ingredients you likely already have on hand. Enjoy it with yogurt, milk, or as a nutritious snack.
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Peanut butter baked protein oats

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 baked protein oats. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

These baked protein oats are creamy, comforting, and loaded with peanut butter flavor. They’re simple to prep ahead and make breakfast feel indulgent while staying nutritious. Ideal for busy mornings or gym-day fuel.
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Peanut Butter Pie

Side view of a slice of peanut butter pie topped with whipped cream on a plate.
Peanut Butter Pie. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This no-bake peanut butter pie uses just a handful of simple ingredients to create a creamy, dreamy dessert. Rich peanut butter flavor pairs perfectly with a chocolatey finish. It’s an easy treat that satisfies every peanut butter craving.
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Peanut Butter Dessert Nachos

Pan of peanut butter dessert nachos, covered in chocolate, peanut butter, and marshmallow cream.
Peanut Butter Dessert Nachos. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

These peanut butter dessert nachos combine pretzels, chocolate, and peanut butter for a playful sweet-and-salty treat. They’re easy to assemble and perfect for sharing. A great snack for parties, movie nights, or anytime cravings strike.
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Coated Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

Chocolate coated peanut butter ball on parchment paper.
Coated Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

These chocolate-coated peanut butter oat balls are great for lunchboxes or after-school snacks. They’re sweet, satisfying, and rich enough to double as a simple dessert. Easy to make and always a favorite.
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Healthy Peanut Butter Cups

Overhead image of healthy peanut butter cups.
Healthy Peanut Butter Cups. Photo credit: The Honour System.

These healthier peanut butter cups are made with simple, cleaner ingredients for a better-for-you take on the classic candy. They come together quickly and taste incredibly close to store-bought Reese’s. A satisfying homemade treat you can feel good about eating.
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Peanut butter cookie cups with black background.
Peanut Butter Cookie Cups. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

These peanut butter cookie cups are soft, sweet, and filled with creamy peanut butter icing. They’re an adorable twist on the classic cookie and perfect for parties or dessert platters. Each bite is rich, decadent, and deeply peanut buttery.
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Low Carb Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Peanut Butter Cheesecake on a plate with caramelized nuts on top.
Low Carb Peanut Butter Cheesecake. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

This low-carb peanut butter cheesecake is extra creamy, fluffy, and made with just four simple ingredients. Cooked in the Instant Pot, it comes together in under 30 minutes. Sugar-free, gluten-free, and diabetic-friendly, it’s a dessert that surprises everyone with how indulgent it tastes.
Get the Recipe: Low Carb Peanut Butter Cheesecake

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