Healthy Peanut Butter Balls
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4.9
Healthy Peanut Butter Balls
Description
Healthy Peanut Butter Balls are made by mixing peanut butter with a sweetener (honey or maple syrup for vegans), coconut flour, and a pinch of sea salt to form a malleable dough. The dough is portioned by tablespoon, rolled into balls, and chilled in the freezer to firm up.
After firming, the balls are dipped in melted dark chocolate to coat completely. Optionally, a sprinkle of coarse sea salt on the chocolate adds contrast to the sweetness. Once coated, the chocolate hardens quickly to form a crisp outer layer encasing the peanut butter center.
This no-bake treat offers a rich balance of nutty sweetness and chocolate bitterness in a convenient bite-sized form. The recipe requires minimal ingredients and preparation.
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Balls:
- 3/4 cup peanut butter smooth or crunchy, natural
- 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup for vegans)
- 1/3 cup coconut flour
- sea salt pinch
Chocolate Coating:
- 4 ounces dark chocolate (about 1 heaping cup of dark chocolate chips)
- sea salt for topping (optional, coarse
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, honey, coconut flour, and salt. Stir until a dough forms that is easy to handle and roll into balls. You can add another tablespoon of coconut flour to the mixture, if needed to get the right texture for rolling.
- Scoop the dough by tablespoons and roll the dough between your hands to make balls. Place the balls on a pan lined with parchment paper, then put them in the freezer to set until firm, about 20 minutes.
- When the peanut butter balls feel firm to the touch, melt the chocolate. (I use a double boiler to do this on my stove, but you can use the microwave if you prefer in 30 second intervals.)
- Remove the peanut butter balls from the freezer, and dip each one into the melted chocolate mixture, coating each one thoroughly. Top the chocolate with a sprinkle of coarse sea salt, if desired. (Work quickly, as the chocolate will harden soon.) Return the chocolate-covered balls to the parchment paper. The chocolate should start to harden right away, but you can place them in the fridge or freezer to set completely.
- Serve cold, from the fridge to keep the chocolate firm. These should keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 112kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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