Peanut Butter Powder Buckeyes (low calorie)
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Peanut Butter Powder Buckeyes (low calorie)
Description
This recipe uses peanut butter powder combined with powdered sugar and salt, stirred with water into a dense batter. After chilling scoops in the freezer, the mixture firms up to make rolling into smooth balls easier. Dark chocolate chips are melted gently in the microwave and cooled slightly before dipping the peanut butter balls.
Each ball is dipped so that some peanut butter remains exposed, mimicking the traditional buckeye candy appearance. Once dipped, the buckeyes are chilled again in the refrigerator to let the chocolate set. The texture balances the firmness of peanut butter powder with the glossy coating of chocolate.
This preparation reduces the calorie content typical of regular buckeyes by using powdered peanut butter instead of full-fat peanut butter. The recipe notes that not all the melted chocolate is used for dipping, and the nutrition facts account only for the amount coating the candy.
Ingredients
- 2 cups peanut butter powder 256g
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar 60g
- 1 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup water 158g
- 1 + 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips 230g
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the peanut butter powder, powdered sugar, and salt together. Add the water and stir until well incorporated. Note that the batter will be very stiff.
- Use a cookie scoop to measure out about 2 tablespoons (28g) of your peanut butter batter and place them on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper or parchment paper (you don't need to roll them into balls quite yet; this will be easier to do when they are chilled).
- Place the sheet in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Remove the peanut butter scoops from the freezer and roll them into smooth balls with your hands.
- Add chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 seconds increments, stirring in between until you get a smooth consistency. Let the chocolate cool, but not harden.
- Dip each peanut butter ball in the melted chocolate, just leaving a small portion of the peanut butter visible.
- Transfer them back to the waxed paper and place them in the refrigerator to set, then transfer to an airtight container. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use more melted chocolate than the estimated amount to fully dip the buckeyes, accounting for chocolate lost in the bowl.
- After dipping, refrigerate the buckeyes until the chocolate coating is firm before serving.
- Measuring chocolate used after dipping ensures accurate nutrition information.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1buckeye (38g) | |
| Calories | 131kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 13.9g | 5% |
| Protein | 8.6g | 17% |
| Fat | 4.6g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7g | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.6g | 14% |
| Sugar | 10.2g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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