Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
These healthy chocolate peanut butter balls are no-bake, naturally sweetened, and made with just four ingredients. They feature a soft peanut butter center coated in smooth chocolate—perfect for guilt-free snacking, gifting, or prepping ahead.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 balls
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups smooth peanut butter
- 3/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a tray or large plate with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, coconut flour, and maple syrup. Mix until a thick, workable dough forms. If too dry, add a splash of water or milk.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared tray.
- Freeze for 10 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals or over a double boiler.
- Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate using two forks to coat evenly.
- Place back on the tray and refrigerate for 20 minutes until the chocolate sets.
Notes
- Use almond butter, cashew butter, or tahini for variations.
- Swap maple syrup for honey or agave.
- Mix in chopped nuts, coconut, or crisped rice for texture.
- Top or roll in shredded coconut, pistachios, or cocoa powder for garnish.
- For low-carb, use sugar-free chocolate and keto syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
