Description
These Healthy Buckeyes are a guilt-free twist on the classic peanut butter and chocolate treat. Made with almond flour and natural peanut butter, sweetened with maple syrup, and coated in rich dark chocolate, they make for a delicious and nutritious snack that’s perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without the added processed sugars or unhealthy fats.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 1/3 cup almond flour
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 tsp salt (only if peanut butter isn’t salted)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, natural peanut butter, salt if needed, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture forms a smooth, uniform dough.
- Shape and chill: Roll the mixture into small, bite-sized balls. Place the balls on a tray and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up and make them easier to coat with chocolate.
- Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 20-30 second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
- Dip the buckeyes: Remove the chilled peanut butter balls from the refrigerator. Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, covering approximately two-thirds of each ball to create the signature buckeye look. Place the coated balls on a parchment-lined tray.
- Final chill: Return the dipped buckeyes to the refrigerator and chill for at least 15 minutes until the chocolate coating sets. Once firm, they are ready to serve.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter with no added sugars for a healthier snack.
- If your peanut butter is already salted, omit the additional salt.
- Ensure the chocolate chips and coconut oil are melted gently to avoid burning the chocolate.
- You can store these buckeyes in the refrigerator for up to one week in an airtight container.
- For a dairy-free option, use vegan chocolate chips.
