6 No-bake Desserts With Peanut Butter You’ll Crave All Week

Peanut butter lovers, assemble. These no-bake treats are creamy, crunchy, chocolatey, and dangerously easy. No oven, no problem—just quick wins you can whip up whenever a sweet tooth hits. Ready to become the hero of snacks and last-minute desserts?

1. Silky Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars (No Oven, All Velvet)

These bars are a dreamy mash-up of cheesecake creaminess and peanut butter richness. They set up in the fridge, slice cleanly, and make you look like you tried way harder than you did. Perfect for parties or solo fork-first moments.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy cream, cold
• 1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts (optional, for topping)
• 1/3 cup melted chocolate for drizzle (optional)

Instructions:

1. Combine graham crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into an 8×8-inch pan lined with parchment. Chill 10 minutes.
2. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla; beat until creamy.
3. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks. Fold into the peanut butter mixture until silky.
4. Spread filling over crust. Smooth the top, sprinkle peanuts, and drizzle melted chocolate if using.
5. Chill at least 4 hours (overnight is best), then slice into bars.

Serve cold with a sprinkle of sea salt flakes. Swap graham crackers with Oreos for a chocolate base, or swirl in raspberry jam before chilling for PB&J vibes.

2. Five-Minute Peanut Butter Mug Fudge (The Midnight Saver)

Short on time? This fudge comes together in one bowl and sets in the fridge fast. It’s sweet, smooth, and deeply peanutty—exactly what you want when dessert just can’t wait.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

1. Whisk peanut butter, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until glossy.
2. Pour into a parchment-lined loaf pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
3. Chill 45–60 minutes until firm. Slice into small squares.

Keep in the fridge for a snappy texture. For a protein twist, whisk in 1–2 tablespoons peanut butter protein powder. Add crushed pretzels on top if you like sweet-salty crunch—trust me.

3. Peanut Butter Chocolate Oat Squares (No-Bake Pantry Hero)

Think of these as upgraded peanut butter cups with a hearty oat base. They’re chewy, chocolate-topped, and perfect for lunchboxes or post-workout treats.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter (for swirl)

Instructions:

1. Warm peanut butter, honey, and butter in a saucepan over low heat until smooth. Stir in vanilla and salt.
2. Remove from heat and fold in oats until well coated.
3. Press mixture firmly into a parchment-lined 8×8-inch pan.
4. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second bursts. Spread over oats. Warm 2 tablespoons peanut butter and drizzle; swirl with a knife.
5. Chill 1–2 hours until set. Cut into squares.

Use quick oats for a softer bite or add chopped nuts for extra crunch. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on the chocolate layer takes these over the top—seriously.

4. Frozen Peanut Butter Yogurt Bites (Snackable, Light, and Creamy)

These little bites are cool, tangy, and just sweet enough. They’re the kind of treat you pop from the freezer and instantly feel like you made a good life choice.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Greek yogurt (vanilla or plain)
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup crushed peanuts or granola (optional)

Instructions:

1. Stir yogurt, peanut butter, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
2. Fold in chocolate chips.
3. Spoon tablespoon-sized dollops onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with peanuts or granola if using.
4. Freeze 2–3 hours until solid. Store in a freezer bag.

For popsicle vibes, spoon into silicone molds. Want PB&J energy? Swirl a little strawberry jam into the mixture before freezing.

5. No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie Jars (Mini, Creamy, Irresistible)

All the goodness of a diner pie, minus the pie drama. These jars layer crunchy crumbs with fluffy peanut butter filling and a chocolate topper. They look fancy but are blissfully easy.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup crushed chocolate wafer cookies or Oreos
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup whipped topping or whipped cream
• 1/2 cup hot fudge or chocolate sauce
• Chopped peanuts or mini peanut butter cups for garnish

Instructions:

1. Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter. Press a spoonful into the bottom of 6 small jars.
2. Beat cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
3. Pipe or spoon the filling over the crumbs. Top with a spoonful of hot fudge.
4. Chill 1–2 hours before serving. Garnish with peanuts or PB cups.

Try a pretzel crumb base for salty crunch. If you need it lighter, swap in Greek yogurt for half the cream cheese and adjust sweetness.

6. Peanut Butter Banana “Ice Cream” Sandwiches (No-Churn Magic)

Two ingredients turn into a creamy, soft-serve-like filling—no churner needed. Sandwich it between cookies and you’ve got a nostalgic treat that feels indulgent but keeps things simple.

Ingredients:

• 3 large ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
• 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 12–16 oatmeal or chocolate chip cookies
• Mini chocolate chips, crushed peanuts, or sprinkles for edges (optional)

Instructions:

1. Blend frozen banana slices in a food processor until creamy, scraping down as needed. Add peanut butter and blend until smooth.
2. Spread a scoop onto a cookie, top with another cookie, and press gently.
3. Roll edges in mini chips or peanuts if using. Freeze 1–2 hours to firm up.

Go fancy with a drizzle of melted chocolate before freezing. You can also add a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of vanilla to the banana mix for extra warmth.

Final Bite

There you have it—six no-bake peanut butter desserts you can make without breaking a sweat. Pick one tonight, stash a few for later, and prepare for compliments. Your fridge just became the happiest place at home.