Healthy Peanut Butter Balls
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Healthy Peanut Butter Balls
Description
Get the Recipe: Healthy Peanut Butter Balls bring together all-natural creamy peanut butter blended with coconut flour and pure maple syrup to create a dense, moist dough. Rolled into small one-inch balls, they are chilled to hold their shape. Each ball is then coated fully in a chocolate and coconut oil mixture that sets to a creamy shell once frozen. The addition of sea salt on top enhances the flavor, contrasting the chocolate's sweetness. Left to freeze briefly, they firm up to a bite-sized treat ideal for snacking or a small dessert.
The texture is primarily smooth and creamy from the peanut butter and melted chocolate, while the coconut flour adds a tender, slightly grainy bite to the interior. Making the chocolate coating from scratch also allows control over its consistency. Frozen storage keeps them firm, while slightly thawing before serving ensures they soften pleasantly.
The recipe is practical for those who want a sweet snack with simple ingredients. It is easy to prepare without baking or complicated steps. This treat can be stored for up to two weeks and makes a handy on-the-go option for peanut butter lovers.
Notes suggest substitutions like almond or oat flour if coconut flour is unavailable and recommend using all-natural peanut butter with minimal additives to maintain the right texture. The chocolate mixture may be gently reheated to keep it spreadable before coating.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup peanut butter all natural creamy
- ⅓ cup coconut flour
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey
- ¾ cup chocolate chips melted
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- salt for garnish, sea salt
Instructions
- First, add peanut butter, coconut flour and maple syrup to a mixing bowl.
- Stir to combine. Mixture will be thick.
- Use hands to roll into 1 inch sized balls. Place on a parchment lined pan.
- Place pan in freezer for 15 minutes.
- Then, combine melted chocolate chips and coconut oil in a bowl. Stir until completely creamy. If needed, microwave for 10 to 15 seconds.
- 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.
- Place pan in freezer for 15 minutes or until hardened.
- Finally, serve! Store in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- Use all-natural creamy peanut butter with minimal ingredients for the best texture.
- Coconut flour can be replaced with almond flour or oat flour, adjusting quantity as needed to achieve the right dough consistency.
- If the chocolate and coconut oil coating thickens, microwave briefly for 10 to 15 seconds and stir until smooth before applying.
- Store the peanut butter balls in the fridge or freezer; they keep well up to two weeks.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 kcal
% 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.
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