Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls [VIDEO]

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls are a healthy alternative, and vegan delicacies, to satisfy yourself and your family all year round.

There are days, or well in my case, every day, when I crave sweeties. Indeed, you want something light and less caloric on hot summer days. But it happened that I just crave hearty and caloric desserts. In this situation, peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate come to mind as they are easy to make, delicious, and satisfying to enjoy. And I can tell you more, this sweetness looks fantastic and refined. So, you can make them even for a party or any gathering.

chocolate peanut butter ballsMy kids love these cake pops and often try to customize them with different colors. These balls are perfect for parties and birthdays as they are super tasty and versatile. Kids enjoy them thoroughly, this is the reason I dip them in dark chocolate, but you can coat them with white or milk one.

No baking moment, just some minutes of imagination, an hour of fridge storage, and your cakes are ready to be enjoyed.

chocolate peanut butter ballsKeeping them longer in the fridge is better, but an hour can be enough if you don’t have time.

This simple recipe of peanut butter balls yields a sweet and chewy texture with a memorable taste. I simply adore these fantastic balls. 

What ingredients do you need for Chocolate Peanut Balls:

chocolate peanut butter ballsThese chocolate peanut balls are easily customized, and you can make them to your taste. Add anything you crave that adds extra texture: nuts, raisins, coconut, chocolate chips, crispy cereal, and candied fruits. 

Ingredients you will need are the following:

  • Creamy peanut paste
  • Almonds
  • Butter
  • Icing sugar

For coating:

  • Chocolate chips
  • Coconut cream

Is Chocolate Peanut Balls keto?

chocolate peanut butter ballsToday’s recipe for chocolate peanut balls is not keto, as I have used regular icing sugar. But if you skip it or substitute it with stevia, erythritol, or xylitol, you will get perfect keto treats. Also, make sure you use chocolate chips and peanut butter paste that do not contain any sugar.

Is Chocolate Peanut Balls vegan?

In my recipe, I have used dairy butter. For a vegetarian version of chocolate, peanut balls substitute butter with vegan butter – nothing easier can be.

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How to make Chocolate Peanut Balls?

Smooth peanut butter is my kids’ favorite paste, so I have to make them different sweeties with peanut butter. These vegan balls are rich in chocolate and deliciously chewy, perfect for any time of the year!

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Let’s proceed! In a large mixing bowl, add creamy peanut butter and soften the butter. Using a hand mixer, beat until combined. Now add the icing sugar and mix for about one more minute. 

Chop the nuts. If you are using raw nuts for better taste, toss them first. Combine nuts with peanut butter mixture. Add some chocolate chips and mix again. Using an ice cream scoop (or two tablespoons), form balls and arrange them on a pan lined with parchment paper. When done, send them to the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to chill. 

*For note: If the mixture is not thick enough to shape the balls, send it for 5 minutes to the fridge.

chocolate peanut butter ballsMeanwhile, in a saucepan, melt the chocolate chips. Add a tablespoon of coconut cream or oil to the chocolate to get a glossy and luscious coating. Chocolate cream can be substituted with regular cream or milk.

Remove the balls from the fridge. Using a fork or bamboo skewers, dip each ball in melted chocolate (make sure it is not hot). Arrange the balls back onto the parchment-lined pan. Decorate with a drizzle of chocolate. Chill for at least 20 more minutes.

chocolate peanut butter balls How to store Chocolate Peanut Balls?

The best way to store chocolate peanut butter balls is to refrigerate them in an airtight container. Best to eat them within three weeks.

This dessert can also be frozen. 

ENJOY!!!

chocolate peanut butter balls

chocolate peanut butter balls

Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

Nata
Chocolate peanut butter balls are a healthy alternative, and vegan delicacies, to satisfy yourself and your family all year round.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
chilling time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, World
Servings 25 balls
Calories 211 kcal

Equipment

  • hand blender
  • parchment paper
  • large tray

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup peanut butter creamy
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup icing sugar or less
  • 1 cup toasted almonds chopped

For Coating

  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp coconut cream or coconut oil

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, add creamy peanut butter and soften the butter. Using a hand mixer, beat until combined. Now add the icing sugar and mix for about one more minute.
  • Chop the previously toasted almonds. Combine nuts with peanut butter mixture. Add some chocolate chips and mix again. Using an ice cream scoop (or two tablespoons), form balls and arrange them on a pan lined with parchment paper. When done, send them to the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to chill.
  • Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt the chocolate chips. Add a tablespoon of coconut cream or oil to the chocolate to get a glossy and luscious coating.
  • Remove the balls from the fridge. Using a fork or bamboo skewers, dip each ball in melted chocolate (make sure it is not hot). Arrange the balls back onto the parchment-lined pan. Decorate with a drizzle of chocolate. Chill for at least 20 more minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 144mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 84IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 0.4mg
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