16 Peanut Butter Treats That Don’t Disappoint

Peanut butter brings bold flavor and rich texture to everything from frozen treats to baked goods. This list mixes smooth, crunchy, swirled, and stuffed—all showcasing peanut butter in simple but satisfying ways.

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Blossoms

A plate of peanut butter blossoms, with one cookie broken in half. — 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Blossoms. Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

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Quick cookies that use just a few ingredients and get topped with chocolate after baking. They’re soft in the center and crisp around the edges. Fast and classic. A go-to recipe for last-minute baking.
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Chocolate Chip Banana Peanut Butter Muffins

Banana and peanut butter mix into a soft muffin with bursts of chocolate. Moist and flavorful with just the right texture. Great for breakfast or dessert. They hold well for a few days.
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Coffee Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie With Dates

Creamy and energizing smoothie with coffee, banana, peanut butter, and dates in a glass. — Coffee Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie With Dates. Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

This thick smoothie blends coffee, banana, and peanut butter with a few dates for sweetness. It’s smooth, cold, and bold. A great option for warm mornings. Fast to whip up.
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Peanut Butter Brownies

Fudgy chocolate brownies layered or swirled with peanut butter. Dense, chewy, and packed with flavor. Serve plain or with a drizzle on top. Great for slicing and sharing.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding

Four jars of chocolate pudding with peanut butter and chocolate chips. — Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Creamy pudding that mixes peanut butter and chocolate into one smooth dessert. Chill before serving. Works well in bowls or jars. Add extra chips or cream on top.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

A bowl of chocolate-covered peanut butter balls with one cut in half. — Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

These bite-sized treats are rolled, chilled, and coated in chocolate. The inside is smooth and nutty. No baking required. Great for keeping in the freezer.
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Ninja CREAMi Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Thick and scoopable peanut butter ice cream made in the CREAMi. It’s bold, rich, and easy to customize with toppings or mix-ins. Chill and spin. Serve cold.
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Peanut Butter Cup Cakes

A tray of cupcakes topped with caramel and popcorn. — Peanut Butter Cup Cakes. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Chocolate cake filled or topped with peanut butter frosting. Sweet, bold, and always a favorite. Great with candy pieces or drizzle. Works well for parties.
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Peanut Butter Cookies and Cream Bars

Cookie chunks and peanut butter blend into a chilled bar that cuts clean. The texture is creamy with bits of crunch. No oven needed. A good fridge treat.
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Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies (Only 3 Ingredients)

These cookies bake fast in the air fryer and only use pantry basics. The edges get crisp while the centers stay soft. Great when you want cookies in a hurry. Mix, scoop, and cook.
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Rolls

A slice of glazed peanut butter and jelly roll with a cherry on top sits on a white plate next to a fork, on a floral tablecloth. — Peanut Butter and Jelly Rolls. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Swirled dough filled with peanut butter and jam, then baked until golden. Sweet, soft, and sticky. Serve warm with a glaze or as is. A fun twist on the sandwich.
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Peanut Butter and Chocolate Truffles

Four chocolate truffles on a white plate. — Peanut Butter and Chocolate Truffles. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

Soft peanut butter centers dipped in smooth chocolate and chilled until set. Small, rich, and satisfying. Great for gift boxes or a freezer stash. Store cold.
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Keto Peanut Butter Cookies

Simple cookies that keep the peanut butter flavor strong with a light texture. Crisp on the outside, soft in the middle. Fast to bake. Easy to batch and freeze.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

These no-bake bars mix cereal, chocolate, and peanut butter into a crunchy square. Set in the fridge until firm. Slice and snack. A nostalgic, fast fix.
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Peanut Butter Pie

This no-bake pie has a creamy peanut butter center in a cookie or graham crust. Rich and smooth with a chilled finish. Slice just before serving. Easy to prep ahead.
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream

A glass bowl of peanut butter ice cream topped with red jelly and peanuts. A container and a bowl of red jelly are in the background. — Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Creamy peanut butter base swirled with pockets of fruity jam. Sweet and salty with texture from the ripple. Scoop from frozen or serve soft. A nostalgic flavor done right.
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Peanut Butter Fudge

Smooth, soft fudge with deep peanut butter flavor. It sets up dense but sliceable. Store cold or at room temp. A small piece goes a long way.
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