Healthy Buckeyes
A healthier twist on traditional buckeyes, these snacks combine creamy peanut butter and dark chocolate for a delicious treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Mix the creamy peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Sift in the powdered sugar gradually, one cup at a time, and stir until fully combined.
- Chill the mixture for about 30 minutes, then roll into balls the size of a tablespoon.
- Melt the dark chocolate chips with coconut oil until smooth.
- Dip each ball halfway into the melted chocolate, letting the excess drip off.
- Chill the dipped buckeyes again until the chocolate hardens.
Notes
For a nut-free option, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter. Keep the buckeyes refrigerated for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 buckeye
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Healthy Buckeyes, Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Dessert, No-Bake
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