Get the Recipe: Healthy Peanut Butter Balls
These healthy peanut butter balls feature a smooth and creamy peanut butter filling! They are enclosed in a silky smooth chocolate coating. This quick and easy recipe is great for snacks and dessert. Both kids and adults love them!
Ingredients
- ¾ cup all natural creamy peanut butter
- ⅓ cup coconut flour
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup, or honey
- ¾ cup melted chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
- First, add peanut butter, coconut flour and maple syrup to a mixing bowl.
- Stir to combine. Mixture will be thick.
- Use hands to roll into 1 inch sized balls. Place on a parchment lined pan.
- Place pan in freezer for 15 minutes.
- Then, combine melted chocolate chips and coconut oil in a bowl. Stir until completely creamy. If needed, microwave for 10 to 15 seconds.
- Coat each peanut butter ball completely in the melted chocolate mixture. Place back on parchment lined pan. Garnish with sea salt if desired. Repeat for all dough.
- Place pan in freezer for 15 minutes or until hardened.
- Finally, serve! Store in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- Use all natural creamy peanut butter made from only peanuts and salt.
- Brands like Jif may be too thick and dry for this recipe.
- To replace the coconut flour, use slightly more almond flour. Start with ½ cup almond flour and add more as needed. Oat flour may work too.
- If needed, microwave the melted chocolate chips and coconut oil for 10 to 15 seconds. Then, stir until completely creamy.
- Store these in the fridge or freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Calories: 216kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Sodium: 92mg, Potassium: 118mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 5g, Calcium: 14mg, Iron: 1mg