Healthy Buckeyes Recipe
If you love chocolate and peanut butter, this Healthy Buckeyes Recipe will make you smile. These little treats are sweet, creamy and rich.
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural peanut butter unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips 70% cocoa or higher
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
Mix the Peanut Butter Filling
- In a mixing bowl, add peanut butter, honey, coconut flour and vanilla. Stir well until smooth and thick. The mixture should feel like soft dough. If it feels too sticky, add a little more coconut flour.
Shape the Balls
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop small portions of the mixture. Roll them into smooth balls using your hands. Place them on the tray. Try to keep them similar in size.
Chill the Peanut Butter Balls
- Place the tray in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes. Chilling helps the balls firm up. This makes dipping easier later. Do not skip this step. It keeps the shape perfect.
Melt the Dark Chocolate
- Add chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second intervals. Stir between each interval. Continue until smooth and glossy. Do not overheat the chocolate.
Dip the Buckeyes
- Take the chilled balls from the fridge. Insert a toothpick into one ball. Dip it into the melted chocolate. Leave a small circle of peanut butter visible on top. Place back on parchment paper.
Set the Chocolate
- Let the chocolate harden at room temperature. You can also refrigerate them for faster setting. Remove toothpicks gently. Smooth the top with your finger if needed.
Notes
- Use almond butter instead of peanut butter for variety.
- Add a pinch of sea salt on top for extra flavor.
- Mix in chia seeds for added fiber.
- Use sugar-free chocolate for lower sugar content.
- Store in freezer for a firmer bite.
- Add protein powder for a protein boost.