Healthy Peanut Butter Balls Recipe

old fashioned peanut butter balls stacked on parchment paper with some cut in half

5 from 10 votes

Healthy Peanut Butter Balls Recipe

These peanut butter balls are crunchy, chocolatey, and made with just 5 simple ingredients. An easy no-bake treat with crispy rice cereal and no refined sugar!

Prep Time30

Cook Time0

Total Time30

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: balls

Calories: 103kcal

Author: MaryAnne

Ingredients

2 cups crisped rice cereal (Rice Krispies)
1 ½ cups crunchy (all-natural, unsweetened) peanut butter *if using sweetened, omit the maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Tablespoon maple syrup
16 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place rice cereal, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and maple syrup in medium-sized bowl and mix thoroughly using a rubber spatula.
Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, scoop mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Set aside. Place balls in refrigerator to firm up a bit while you prepare your chocolate.
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. The chocolate should feel neutral in temperature. Stir for several minutes to ensure chocolate is completely melted but also not too warm. If it feels too warm, continue to stir. The chocolate mixture will thicken as it cools.
Using a fork, dip balls into 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).

Notes

Storage: Store in an airtight container at in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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