Healthy Peanut Butter Balls
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4.3
Healthy Peanut Butter Balls
Description
Combining finely chopped Medjool dates with rolled oats and natural peanut butter forms a dense dough that holds its shape when rolled into balls. The sweetness comes naturally from the dates, balanced by the nutty flavor of peanut butter. After shaping, chilling the balls in the freezer firms them, which aids in dipping into a melted chocolate and coconut oil mixture that hardens upon refrigeration. The chocolate coating adds a smooth, sweet layer that complements the chewy center.
This treat works as a grab-and-go snack or a naturally sweet dessert option without refined sugars. They can be served chilled and stored conveniently in the fridge or freezer for longer freshness.
The recipe notes mention flexibility in substituting peanut butter with other nut butters or sunflower seed butter for those with allergies. Proper storage in the fridge for up to a week, or the freezer for up to a month, helps maintain texture and flavor. Freezing before coating is key to preventing melting and keeping the balls intact during dipping.
Ingredients
- 10 Medjool dates I used Natural Delights
- ½ cup rolled oats old fashioned
- 1 cup peanut butter natural salted
- 1 cup chocolate chips I like using Lily's dark or milk chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
Instructions
- Add dates to food processor or mini chopper and pulse until dates are finely chopped and form a sticky ball. Add in oats and pulse a few more times until combined. Add peanut butter and process until combined.
- Scoop out peanut butter dough by the tablespoon and roll into balls. Place balls on parchment paper. Place peanut butter balls in the freezer until firm, about 30 minutes to an hour should do the trick. This step makes it easier to dip the balls into the chocolate.
- A couple minutes before taking the balls out of the freezer, combine your chocolate chips with the coconut oil and melt the mixture. Use a double boiler or microwave in 30 second increments (stirring after every 30 seconds) until the chocolate is melted.
- Dip chilled balls into the melted chocolate and roll until covered. Place back on parchment paper. Once all balls are covered, place in the fridge until chocolate has set. Store in the fridge until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Store peanut butter balls in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze them for up to one month.
- You can substitute peanut butter with other nut butters or use sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1ball | |
| Calories | 150kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 200mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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