Healthy Peanut Butter Balls
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Healthy Peanut Butter Balls
Description
The Healthy Peanut Butter Balls recipe calls for creamy all-natural peanut butter, powdered peanut butter to add texture and intensify peanut flavor, and honey or an alternative sweetener like agave or date syrup for binding and sweetness. The ingredients are beaten together until crumbly and then worked by hand into a uniform and smooth mixture. Once combined, the dough is rolled into small balls about one tablespoon each, creating individual bite-sized snacks.
These peanut butter balls are no-bake and quick to assemble, making them convenient for preparing ahead. The combination of creamy and powdered peanut butter yields a rich peanut taste without additional fillers. Honey or vegan syrup binds the mixture while adding a mild sweetness that complements the peanut flavor.
This treat works well as a portable snack or portion-controlled dessert. They can be refrigerated to firm up or served immediately. The recipe is straightforward with minimal ingredients, focusing on the simplicity and natural flavors of peanut butter and sweetener. Adjusting the sweetener can tailor the balls for vegan diets.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy, all-natural
- 1 1/4 cup powdered peanut butter
- 4 tablespoon honey (or agave/date syrup, if you're vegan)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together all the ingredients until crumbly and mixed.
- Use your hands to really work the mixture together until smooth.
- Roll into 1-tablespoon sized balls and DEVOUR!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 84kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.5g | 3% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 9% |
| Fat | 4.7g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.7g | 9% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 49mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6.3g | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.