Peanut Butter Balls (5 ingredients)
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Peanut Butter Balls (5 ingredients)
Description
Peanut Butter Balls (5 ingredients) bring together smooth or chunky peanut butter with nonfat dry milk powder, raisins, and honey to create a pliable mixture. The rolled coating of graham cracker crumbs adds a subtle crunch and contrast in texture. These no-bake morsels rely on refrigeration to set properly, resulting in a firm yet tender bite. The raisins contribute chewiness and subtle natural sweetness, balanced by the honey's mild flavor and the slight richness from the peanut butter.
Preparation involves combining the ingredients, shaping the mixture into balls, and rolling them in crumbs for coating. They must chill for at least 30 minutes to hold their form. Offered as a snack or portable treat, these peanut butter balls can be customized with different dried fruits or coatings though the base recipe is simple and direct.
This recipe’s charm lies in its minimal ingredient list and straightforward assembly, making it accessible for quick homemade snacks. Using creamy peanut butter ensures an even texture, while the nonfat dry milk powder adds body. The mixture doesn’t require baking or cooking, suited to hands-on preparation with minimal equipment or active cooking time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter see notes
- 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder see notes
- 1/2 cup raisins see notes
- 1/4 cup honey see notes
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs see notes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the peanut butter, nonfat dry milk powder, raisins, and honey until well combined.
- Scoop the mixture into balls using a cookie scoop.
- Roll the balls in the graham cracker crumbs until evenly coated. Place the balls on a tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Devour.
Notes
- Creamy peanut butter is recommended for smooth texture; chunky can be used if preferred.
- Natural peanut butter works but should be stirred thoroughly to reincorporate oils.
- Nonfat dry milk powder can be replaced with protein powder, noting slight changes in taste and texture.
- Raisins add sweetness and chewiness; they can be swapped for other dried fruits like cranberries, dates, or mini chocolate chips.
- Honey can be substituted with other liquid sweeteners such as maple syrup or agave nectar, affecting flavor subtly.
- Use store-bought or homemade graham cracker crumbs; alternative coatings like crushed nuts, shredded coconut, cocoa powder, or crushed cookies are options.
- Gluten-free graham cracker crumbs are necessary to keep the recipe gluten-free if needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 140IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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