5 from 3 votes
Vegan Almond Butter Buckeyes with Homemade Chocolate Coating
This quick and easy dessert features a creamy almond butter filling covered in a naturally-sweetened and vegan chocolate coating.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
15
Calories:
105 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Almond Butter Filling
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot starch or tapioca starch
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional; for a marzipan flavor)
Chocolate Coating
- 3 tablespoons raw cacao powder
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil melted
Instructions
- To make the almond butter filling, combine the almond butter, starch, coconut flour, maple syrup, salt, and almond extract, if using, and stir well until a thick dough is formed.
- Use a tablespoon to scoop the dough onto a lined plate or baking sheet, and roll the balls between your hands for a smoother surface, if desired. Place the sheet in the freezer to let the filling firm up while you make the chocolate coating.
- To prepare the chocolate coating, whisk together the cacao powder, maple syrup, and coconut oil until smooth. Use a spoon to pour the filling over each almond butter mound. (Avoid dipping them into the mixture, because you want the chocolate to stay on the warm-side to keep it smooth and work-able. If your kitchen is too cold, you might want to set it in a warm oven for a moment to re-melt the chocolate. It should firm up quickly when it touches the cold almond butter filling.
- Return the chocolate-covered mounds to the freezer to set, about 15 minutes. Serve directly from the fridge or freezer to keep the chocolate from melting.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
105kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Sodium
53mg
(2%)
Potassium
149mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 105
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 105kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.