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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
30 mins
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 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 melted coconut oil

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

Nutrition Information

Calories 105kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Sodium 53mg (2%) Potassium 149mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15Serving

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.