These healthier, dairy-free chocolate dipped peanut butter pretzels are a delightful fusion of savory and sweet flavors. The filling is made with three simple ingredients- almond flour, peanut butter and maple syrup which is sandwiched between two pretzel thins and dipped in a dairy-free dark chocolate. The chocolate is sprinkled with Maldon sea salt for an additional salty kick. Did I mention that these chocolate covered pretzel peanut butter bites are make-ahead friendly too?
You can enjoy these healthy chocolate peanut butter pretzel bites year-round, but they are particularly popular during the fall and winter seasons. The warm, savory and sweet flavors and hearty texture make them a comforting treat during colder months.
If you love this chocolate covered peanut butter pretzel recipe, you will also love my healthy reese's eggs recipe, my healthy snicker dates and my 4 ingredient peanut butter and chocolate cookies recipe.
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Ingredients
- Almond Flour: Adds a nutty richness, providing a nutrient dense filling that's also naturally gluten-free.
- Peanut Butter: Peanut butter contributes to the creamy texture and is the star of this recipe but can be substituted for drippy (natural) tahini for a peanut-free option.
- Maple Syrup: Provides a natural sweetness
- Pretzel Thins: Offers a satisfying crunch which can be substituted for a regular pretzel or a gluten-free pretzel option, if desired.
- Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate Chips: Delicious, dairy-free chocolate. I like using a Simple Dark Chocolate Hu bar or the Enjoy Life Dark Chocolate Morsels.
- Coconut Oil: A dairy-free way to make a creamy dairy-free dark chocolate coating.
- Maldon Sea Salt (Optional): Adds a satisfying salty finish.
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Instructions
In a medium bowl, add in your almond flour, peanut butter and maple syrup. Mix until everything is well combined and a sort of paste forms. Use a tablespoon to scoop out the mixture and use your hands to form a ball. Repeat until you are done with the mixture then set aside.
Count the number of balls you have and then grab double the number of pretzel thins. For example, if you have 10 balls, grab 20 pretzels. Grab one pretzel, place the ball on top and use your finger to gently press down on the ball to flatten it. Top with another pretzel to make a sandwich and repeat. Set aside.
In a small, microwaveable bowl, add your dairy-free dark chocolate chips and your coconut oil and heat for 30 seconds. Remove and give it a quick stir, place back in the microwave and microwave for 15 second intervals, stirring in between, until your chocolate is completely melted. Grab your pretzel sandwich and dip the edge of your pretzel into the chocolate. Set on a parchment lined plate and repeat until all pretzels have been dipped.
Top with maldon salt, if using and place into the fridge for 5-10 minutes. Serve or place in an air tight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Hint: Be careful not to break the pretzel thin when gently pressing down your filling. If you happen to break your pretzel thin, just replace it with another pretzel.
Substitutions
If you are interested in making these chocolate dipped peanut butter pretzel bites, but you have dietary restrictions, you can make these substitutions:
- Peanut Allergy - instead of peanut butter, use any nut and nut butter alternative such as drippy (natural) tahini, seed butter or oat butter!
- Gluten-free- use gluten-free pretzels to make this recipe gluten-free.
This peanut butter pretzel recipe is already dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan.
Variations
- Tahini butter- use natural, drippy tahini instead of peanut butter to make this a tahini butter pretzel bite.
This peanut butter pretzel recipe is kid-friendly and great for an on the go treat for your kids lunch box or can make a great addition to a holiday party or a special celebration and event!
Equipment
- Microwaveable Bowl
- Medium Bowl
- Spoon
- Parchment Paper
- Plate
Storage
You can store these healthy dairy-free pretzel peanut butter bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Top tip
Heat chocolate in 15 second intervals and stir in between to ensure to not overheat and burn the chocolate.
FAQ
While you may serve his to toddlers over two, I would make sure that your toddler is able to eat pretzels well as they can pose a choking hazard. I would also skip the maldon sea salt to limit added salt!
Absolutely! You can make these pretzel peanut butter bites the night before a large celebration or event or for your family to enjoy throughout the week. You can store them in the fridge in an air tight container up to 5 days!
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzels (Dairy-Free)
Equipment
- 1 Microwaveable Bowl
- 1 Medium bowl
- 1 Spoon
- 1 Parchment paper
- 1 Plate
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Almond Flour
- ¼ Cup Peanut Butter Natural
- 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 20 Pretzel Thins
- ½ Cup Dark Chocolate Chips Dairy-Free (if applicable)
- ¼ Teaspoon Coconut Oil
- 1 Teaspoon Maldon Sea Salt Optional, Divided
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add in your almond flour, peanut butter and maple syrup. Mix until everything is well combined and a sort of paste forms. Use a tablespoon to scoop out the mixture and use your hands to form a ball. Repeat until you are done with the mixture and then set aside.
- Count the number of balls you have and then grab double the number of pretzel thins. For example, if you have 10 balls, grab 20 pretzels. Grab one pretzel, place the ball on top and use your finger to gently press down on the ball to flatten it. Top with another pretzel to make a sandwich and repeat. Set aside.
- In a small, microwaveable bowl, add your dairy-free dark chocolate chips and your coconut oil and heat for 30 seconds. Remove and give it a quick stir, place back in the microwave and microwave for 15 second intervals, stirring in between, until your chocolate is completely melted. Grab your pretzel sandwich and dip the edge of your pretzel into the chocolate. Set on a parchment lined plate and repeat until all pretzels have been dipped.
- Top with maldon salt, if using and place into the fridge for 5-10 minutes. Serve or place in an air tight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Hint: Be careful not to break the pretzel thin when gently pressing down your filling. If you happen to break your pretzel thin, just replace it with another pretzel.
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Notes
Substitutions
If you are interested in making these chocolate dipped peanut butter pretzel bites, but you have dietary restrictions, make the following substitutions.-
- Peanut Allergy - instead of peanut butter, use any nut and nut butter alternative such as drippy (natural) tahini, seed butter or oat butter!
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- Gluten-free- use gluten-free pretzels to make this recipe gluten-free.
Variations
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- Tahini butter- use natural, drippy tahini instead of peanut butter to make this a tahini butter pretzel bite.
Equipment
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- Microwaveable Bowl
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- Medium Bowl
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- Spoon
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- Parchment Paper
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- Plate
Storage
You can store these healthy dairy-free pretzel peanut butter bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.Top tip
Heat chocolate in 15 second intervals and stir in between to ensure to not overheat and burn the chocolate.Nutrition
Food safety
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
Taylor says
10/10! I made these for an event and everyone loved them so much! I will for sure make again!