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Easy Healthy Peanut Butter Buckeyes


  • Author: Marlene Quinn
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and indulgent peanut butter candies dipped in dark chocolate, perfect for sharing or enjoying as a snack.


Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups natural peanut butter (creamy, unsweetened)
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar (or equivalent sweetener)
  • 2 tablespoons almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate (60–72%) for dipping

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set a rack for cooling.
  2. In a bowl, combine the peanut butter, rolled oats, powdered sugar, almond flour, vanilla, and salt until smooth and slightly tacky.
  3. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls, placing them on the parchment. Chill for at least 20 minutes.
  4. Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
  5. Dip each chilled peanut-butter ball in the melted chocolate, making sure the top remains exposed.
  6. Tap off excess chocolate and return to parchment. Refrigerate until chocolate sets (about 15–20 minutes).
  7. Let them come to room temperature before serving for the best texture.

Notes

For a shinier finish, temper your chocolate before dipping. Adjust sweetness by using different sweeteners as needed.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilling and Dipping
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 buckeyes
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: peanut butter, chocolate, dessert, buckeyes, sweets, snacks, healthy treats