🍫🥜 Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
A simple, no-bake treat that’s rich, chocolatey, and protein-packed — perfect for a guilt-free snack or dessert.
🛒 Ingredients (Makes ~12–15 balls)
- 1 cup natural peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups rolled oats (or almond flour for lower carbs)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips (optional, for coating or mix-in)
- Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Mix Base
- In a bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in oats, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt until evenly mixed.
2️⃣ Form Balls
- Use a tablespoon to scoop mixture. Roll into small balls with your hands.
3️⃣ Optional Chocolate Coating
- Melt chocolate chips and dip each ball for a chocolatey shell.
- Place on parchment paper to set.
4️⃣ Chill
- Refrigerate 30–60 minutes to firm up.
🌟 Tips
- Add chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or chia seeds for extra texture.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1–2 weeks.
- Use almond butter or cashew butter as a peanut-free alternative.
These healthy peanut butter balls are great as a post-workout snack or a sweet treat without refined sugar.
If you want, I can also give a keto-friendly version using cocoa powder and sugar-free sweetener.