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Get the Recipe: Healthy Peanut Butter Balls

These healthy peanut butter balls feature a smooth and creamy peanut butter filling! They are enclosed in a silky smooth chocolate coating. This quick and easy recipe is great for snacks and dessert. Both kids and adults love them!

Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 10 balls
Calories: 216 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup all natural creamy peanut butter
  • ⅓ cup coconut flour
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey
  • ¾ cup melted chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • sea salt for garnish

Instructions

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  1. First, add peanut butter, coconut flour and maple syrup to a mixing bowl.
  2. Stir to combine. Mixture will be thick.
  3. Use hands to roll into 1 inch sized balls. Place on a parchment lined pan.
  4. Place pan in freezer for 15 minutes.
  5. Then, combine melted chocolate chips and coconut oil in a bowl. Stir until completely creamy. If needed, microwave for 10 to 15 seconds.
  6. Coat each peanut butter ball completely in the melted chocolate mixture. Place back on parchment lined pan. Garnish with sea salt if desired. Repeat for all dough.
  7. Place pan in freezer for 15 minutes or until hardened.
  8. Finally, serve! Store in the fridge or freezer.

Notes

  • ½ cup almond flour and add more as needed.  Oat flour may work too.
  • Use all natural creamy peanut butter made from only peanuts and salt.
  • Brands like Jif may be too thick and dry for this recipe.
  • To replace the coconut flour, use slightly more almond flour.  Start with ½ cup almond flour and add more as needed.  Oat flour may work too.
  • If needed, microwave the melted chocolate chips and coconut oil for 10 to 15 seconds.  Then, stir until completely creamy.
  • Store these in the fridge or freezer for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information

Calories 216kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Sodium 92mg (4%) Potassium 118mg (3%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 216

% Daily Value*

Calories 216kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 92mg 4%
Potassium 118mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.