These Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites are the ultimate sweet and salty snack with creamy peanut butter sandwiched between crunchy pretzels and coated in rich chocolate. They're quick, no-bake, and completely addictive. If you're looking for an easy treat that's perfect for snacking, sharing, or satisfying your chocolate cravings, these bites are a must.
Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites Recipe Essentials
- 🍽️ Course: Snack / Dessert
- ⏱️ Cooking Time: 10 minutes + chill time
- 🍴 Servings: 24-30 bites
- 🧄 Flavor Profile: Sweet, salty, crunchy, chocolatey, nutty
- 🍚 Best Served With: Coffee, milk, dessert platters
- 🧊 Make Ahead?: Yes
Summarize and Save This Content On
These bites are all about contrast-crunchy pretzels, smooth peanut butter, and a chocolate shell that snaps perfectly when you bite into it. They're simple enough for everyday snacking but impressive enough for parties and holiday trays.
This was inspired by my Hershey Kiss pretzels and brownie pretzels on this site, and pairs well with this chocolate covered Rice Krispie treats.
Jump to:
- Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites Recipe Essentials
- Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Ingredients
- Variations
- How to Make Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites
- Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites Expert Tips
- Storage Directions
- What to Serve with Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites
- Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites Recipe FAQs
- More Pretzel Recipes
- Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Perfect sweet and salty balance: This no-bake, kid-friendly treat combines flavors perfectly
- Great for parties: Crowd favorite bite-sized treats that disappear quickly and are ready in minutes
- Make-ahead and freezer friendly: Stores well for days or long-term
Ingredients
You only need a handful of simple ingredients to make these delicious bites, making this recipe quick and accessible anytime.
- Pretzels: Provide the crunchy, salty base that balances sweetness
- Peanut butter: Acts as the creamy filling and adds rich nutty flavor. Creamy peanut butter works in a pinch
- Chocolate chips: Create a smooth, indulgent coating that ties everything together
- Banana: Brings natural sweetness and soft texture
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
Variations
- Swap Banana: Add another pretzel on top of peanut butter instead to make a classic peanut butter pretzel bite.
- Swap Chocolate: Use dark, milk, white chocolate or another flavor of chip like caramel, peanut butter or butterscotch chips instead
- Crunchy Bites: Add a couple chopped peanuts on top of peanut butter for more crunch.
- Caramel Peanut Butter Bites: Add a Rolo candy on top of peanut butter for some caramel flavor or try our pretzel Rolo bites
- Holiday Pretzel Bites: Add colored sprinkles after dipping in chocolate for festive occasions
- S'mores Pretzel Bites: Add mini marshmallows inside and a sprinkling of graham cracker crumbs or try our pretzel s'mores bites
How to Make Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites
These peanut butter pretzel bites are incredibly easy to make and come together in just a few simple steps. Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
Step 1: Prepare to freeze. Cut your banana into thin slices.
Top each pretzel with a small spoonful of peanut butter and a slice of banana. Chill your pretzel bites in the freezer for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Melt and Dip. Melt your chocolate chips and then dip each pretzel bite in the chocolate, making sure it is fully coated.
Step 3: Cool. Chill your bites for another 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is fully set.
Step 4: Store. Store in an airtight container in your fridge, separating layers with parchment.
Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites Expert Tips
- Use thick peanut butter: Helps keep layers from sliding apart. Natural or organic peanut butter is much runnier, which will prevent it from sticking to the pretzel and is not recommended
- Freeze before dipping: Chilling makes coating easier and prevents mess
- Melt chocolate in intervals: Melt in 20 second intervals, stirring in between each to prevent burning and keep chocolate smooth
- Add a little coconut oil to chocolate: Creates a glossy finish and easier dipping
- Use a fork or dipping tool: Helps evenly coat each bite
- Tap off excess chocolate: Prevents thick or uneven coating
- Work in batches: Keeps bites firm while dipping
- Line tray with parchment paper: Prevents sticking and simplifies cleanup
- Add toppings immediately: Sprinkles or sea salt should go on top before chocolate sets
- Store properly in layers: Separate with parchment to prevent sticking
- Ripe Bananas: Use bananas that are a little ripe, but not too ripe. Super ripe bananas will be hard to cut into clean slices and will be a lot softer. I recommend using bananas that are yellow and just barely starting to brown.
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy pretzel turtles and Take 5 candy bites
Storage Directions
These peanut butter pretzel bites store well and are perfect for making ahead.
Refrigerator: Store in airtight container up to 5 days in layers separated with parchment to prevent sticking
Freezer: Freeze up to 2 month in airtight container or resealable freezer bag separated with parchment
Make Ahead: Prepare 1-2 days in advance
What to Serve with Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites
- Add to snack boards or pack in lunchboxes with butter toffee pretzels
- Serve with ice cream
- Serve at parties on dessert trays or holiday platters with reindeer chow and pretzel christzel crack
- Use as edible gifts with Almond Joy bites and homemade Twix bites
- Enjoy as quick snack with our jalapeno cheese stuffed pretzel bites
Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites Recipe FAQs
Peanut butter pretzel bites are made with mini pretzels sandwiched together with peanut butter and coated in melted chocolate. The combination creates a perfect balance of salty crunch, creamy filling, and sweet chocolate coating.
A sweet and salty snack made with pretzels, peanut butter, banana, and chocolate.
Yes, refrigeration helps keep the chocolate firm and prevents the peanut butter from softening too much. They can sit out briefly when serving, but should be stored chilled for best texture.
Absolutely. These bites are perfect for making ahead since they store well in the refrigerator or freezer. Preparing them in advance also helps the flavors set and improves texture.
Yes, you can freeze them for up to 2 months. Store in an airtight container and thaw slightly before serving for the best taste and texture.
Semi-sweet chocolate is most commonly used because it balances sweetness, but you can also use dark chocolate for a richer flavor or milk chocolate for a sweeter bite.
It's not recommended because it's usually softer, slightly oily and thinner. For best results, use a thicker peanut butter or stir natural peanut butter well before using.
This usually happens if they weren't chilled long enough before dipping. Freezing the assembled bites helps them stay firm during the chocolate coating process.
Melt chocolate slowly and stir frequently. You can also add a small amount of coconut oil or shortening to create a smoother dipping consistency.
Yes, they're one of the best party snacks because they're bite-sized, easy to serve, and loved by both kids and adults.
More Pretzel Recipes
Do you like pretzels? Here some recipes you may also like to try.
If you try this recipe and love it please leave a star rating in the recipe card below or even better, drop a review in the comment section. I always appreciate your feedback. Be sure to follow along with me on Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube for more easy recipes!
Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites
Ingredients
- 24 mini pretzels or 48 if not using banana
- 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1 ripe banana sliced
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Cut your banana into thin slices.
- Top each pretzel with a small spoonful of peanut butter and a slice of banana. Chill your pretzel bites in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Melt your chocolate chips and then dip each pretzel bite in the chocolate, making sure it is fully coated. Chill your bites for another 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is fully set. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use thick peanut butter: Helps keep layers from sliding apart. Natural or organic peanut butter is much runnier, which will prevent it from sticking to the pretzel and is not recommended
- Freeze before dipping: Chilling makes coating easier and prevents mess
- Melt chocolate in intervals: Melt in 20 second intervals, stirring in between each to prevent burning and keep chocolate smooth
- Add a little coconut oil to chocolate: Creates a glossy finish and easier dipping
- Use a fork or dipping tool: Helps evenly coat each bite
- Tap off excess chocolate: Prevents thick or uneven coating
- Work in batches: Keeps bites firm while dipping
- Line tray with parchment paper: Prevents sticking and simplifies cleanup
- Add toppings immediately: Sprinkles or sea salt should go on top before chocolate sets
- Store properly in layers: Separate with parchment to prevent sticking
- Ripe Bananas: Use bananas that are a little ripe, but not too ripe. Super ripe bananas will be hard to cut into clean slices and will be a lot softer. I recommend using bananas that are yellow and just barely starting to brown.
Leave a Reply