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Healthy Buckeyes

These Healthy Buckeyes are made with only 7 ingredients! Chocolate peanut butter balls are a delicious treat and they are a must for the holiday season - or any time of year! Quick, easy, gluten free and vegan friendly.

Prep Time
20 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 30 balls
Calories: 105 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-natural creamy peanut butter just peanuts, nothing added
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons Bob's Red Mill Super Fine Almond Flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt if using unsalted peanut butter
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate equal to about 1 heaping cup chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

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  1. Make peanut butter dough: In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter with maple syrup and vanilla extract until smooth. Add in almond flour and salt, combining until dough forms (use hands at end as needed). You should have a soft cookie dough-like texture.
  2. Roll into balls: Using small cookie scoop (about 1 heaping tablespoon), scoop dough onto parchment lined baking sheet. Roll dough ball until smooth and place back on the baking sheet. Place in freezer for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, roll again getting the balls really smooth, then place back in fridge while you melt chocolate.
  3. Melt chocolate: Meanwhile, melt chocolate over low heat, stirring until smooth and fully melted. If you want a smoother chocolate, add coconut oil. Transfer chocolate to a heat proof small deep bowl (if possible – this will allow you to get a good dip in without messing with the dough ball too much).
  4. Dip peanut butter balls: Using a toothpick, dip peanut butter balls into melted chocolate and set back onto parchment paper baking sheet. Option to gently smooth over toothpick hole if you’d like.
  5. Chill: Place cookie sheet in fridge until chocolate has fully set, about 15 minutes or so. Enjoy!

Notes

  • ALMOND FREE - This recipe was adapted from my No Bake Cookie Dough Bars, which works well with almond flour OR oat flour. Use 1 cup oat flour if looking for an almond-free alternative.
  • PEANUT FREE - If you're looking for a peanut alternative I suggest cashew butter, almond butter, tahini, sunbutter, or a mix of these. Just make sure the butter you're using is creamy.
  • STORAGE - Buckeyes can be stored in the fridge in airtight container for up to 3 weeks. Serve cool or room temperature.
  • FREEZE - Freeze in a freezer-safe container or plastic storage bag for up to 3 months.
  • Nutrition information approximate, calculated per 1 ball.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 105kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 105

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 105kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%

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