Healthy Peanut Butter Truffles
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Healthy Peanut Butter Truffles
Description
This recipe brings together peanut butter, maple syrup or honey for sweetness, vanilla extract, and coconut flour to form a firm yet creamy filling. The coconut flour helps absorb moisture to achieve a truffle-like consistency suitable for shaping into small balls. These are chilled to firm up before dipping in a chocolate shell made by melting chocolate chips and coconut oil gently until smooth.
The chocolate coating is carefully cooled to lukewarm before dipping to avoid melting the truffle centers prematurely. Once coated, additional decorations like extra chocolate drizzle, chopped peanuts, or coarse sea salt can be applied. The truffles are then allowed to set, resulting in a glossy chocolate shell enclosing a rich peanut butter center. The texture combines smooth, slightly dense interiors with crisp chocolate exteriors.
These truffles are convenient bite-sized sweets that can be frozen or refrigerated for freshness and are suitable for a natural ingredient-based treat option without refined sugars. They make an appealing snack or dessert for those who prefer a controlled ingredient list and a balance of flavors.
Adjustments can be made to include protein powder or nuts in the coating, and the recipe accommodates substitutions such as almond or cashew butter and different chocolate types for variety. Proper chilling steps ensure a stable and pleasant texture.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup peanut butter creamy or crunchy, salted, all-natural
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- peanuts optional, chopped
- coarse sea salt optional, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Tray: Line a baking tray that can fit into your freezer with parchment paper.
- Mix the Peanut Butter Filling: In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and coconut flour. Mix with a spatula.
- Shape + Chill The Truffles: Using your hands, roll around 12 golf-ball-sized truffles and place them in the freezer for 20 minutes.
- Prepare the Chocolate Shell: Meanwhile, make the chocolate shell by adding the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl and melt in 20-second intervals. Stir between each interval until completely smooth. Let cool for 10 minutes until lukewarm before dipping the peanut butter balls. Alternatively, you can use the double boiler method.
- Coat the Truffles: When the balls are done chilling, dunk each one into the chocolate. I fish mine out using two forks or spoons and place them on the lined baking sheet. Decorate with an extra chocolate drizzle, crushed peanuts, and/or some coarse sea salt.
- Set the Truffles: Freeze for another 10 - 15 minutes to set.
- Store them in the fridge for up to 3 weeks for a softer texture or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let them sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before enjoying if you store them in the freezer. Enjoy!
Notes
- Choose high-quality, all-natural peanut butter without added sugars or oils for authentic flavor.
- Don’t rush chilling steps; freeze the truffle mixture before coating and allow coated truffles to set thoroughly.
- To add protein, replace some coconut flour with a scoop of protein powder.
- Enhance texture by rolling truffles in crushed graham crackers, cereals, or shredded coconut.
- Substitute almond or cashew butter for peanut butter for different flavors.
- Use white, milk, or flavored chocolate chips instead of dark chocolate for coating as preferred.
- Store finished truffles in the freezer for up to three months or in the refrigerator for softer texture up to three weeks.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12truffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 141kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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