How To Make Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Balls

These old fashioned peanut butter balls are delicious crunchy bites of everyone’s favorite pairing: peanut butter and chocolate! An easy-to-make vegan and gluten-free snack that is as healthy as it is tasty.

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This peanut butter ball recipe takes no time at all to prepare, is gluten-free, and if you make it with all-natural peanut butter (no sugar added), it’s a very healthy treat. And because I like a little extra crunch in my peanut butter balls, I’ve added crisped rice, which makes them taste like a peanut butter Mr. Goodbar! This recipe makes a crunchy, creamy, and chocolaty snack!

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– Brown rice cakes (or crisped rice cereal) – Crunchy (all-natural) peanut butter – Vanilla extract – Maple syrup – 60% dark chocolate chips

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Step 1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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Step 2. Place brown rice cake crumbs, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and maple syrup in medium-sized bowl and mix thoroughly using a rubber spatula.

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Step 3. Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, scoop mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place balls in refrigerator to firm up a bit while you prepare your chocolate.

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Step 4. Place chocolate chips in a medium-sized bowl and microwave for 30 seconds on high. Give it a good stir. Repeat and stir again. The chocolate should be almost melted at this point. Be very careful not to overheat the chocolate chips. Stir for several minutes to ensure chocolate is completely melted but also not too warm. The chocolate mixture will thicken as it cools.

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Step 5. .Using a fork, dip balls into tempered chocolate. Lightly tap fork against side of bowl to get rid of any excess chocolate. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets until chocolate is completely set. This usually takes several minutes. (You can also place baking sheet in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to help set the chocolate).

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The recipe calls for brown rice cakes, but you can substitute crisped rice cereal if you prefer. If you are more of a milk chocolate fan, go ahead and use milk chocolate for this recipe!

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SERVE AND ENJOY!

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