Healthy Buckeyes Recipe

Healthy buckeyes are made with only five ingredients and are easy to make! They are the perfect no-bake dessert.

These healthier buckeyes are amazing! You would never know that they are made with a healthy twist on the traditional recipe which contains a lot of added sugar.

There are some sweet treats that belong on the table during the holiday season like healthier peanut blossoms cookies, old-fashioned butter cookies, almond toffee, and of course these healthy buckeyes!

Here is what you will need

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How to make this healthy buckeye balls recipe

Prepare: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or waxed paper and set it aside. Measure out the ingredients.

Step 1.

Place the almond flour and peanut butter into a mixing bowl. Use a wooden spoon or hand mixer to combine the peanut butter together.

Step 2.

Add the maple syrup and stir until everything is combined. Place the dough in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 3.

Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll the dough into balls that are about 3/4 to 1 inch in size.

Step 4.

Add the chocolate to a saucepan with the coconut oil and melt the chocolate over medium heat. Alternatively, place the chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and melt it in the microwave.

Step 5.

Dip the peanut butter balls into the melted chocolate using a toothpick or small spoon.

Step 6.

Let the excess chocolate drip off of the balls before placing them onto the parchment paper.

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

Peanut Butter. Look for natural peanut butter that does not have any added sugar. Peanut butter can be substituted one for one with any type of nut butter such as almond butter or cashew butter.

Almond Flour. Helps to form the peanut butter into a dough without adding more sugar to the buckeye balls. You can substitute the almond flour with an equal amount of oat flour.

Maple Syrup adds enough sweetness to the healthy buckeyes without overpowering the peanut butter and dark chocolate in this recipe. Maple syrup can be substituted with an equal amount of honey in this recipe.

Dark Chocolate Chips contain a little less sugar and additives than milk chocolate and we love the flavor of dark chocolate. If you prefer milk chocolate, you can substitute milk chocolate for dark chocolate.

Coconut Oil helps to melt the chocolate into a smooth texture which makes it easy to dip the peanut butter balls into. It can be replaced with avocado oil or your favorite vegetable oil.

How to Store Buckeye Peanut Butter Balls

Refrigerate buckeye balls in a glass container for up to two weeks.

Freeze Buckeye balls by arranging them on a cookie sheet and placing them in the freezer for about an hour.

Once they are frozen remove them from the tray and store them in a freezer container for up to 3 months.

To thaw the frozen buckeye balls, leave them out a room temperature for 30 minutes to an hour or just leave them in the refrigerator overnight.

They also taste pretty good frozen!

Healthy Buckeyes Questions Answered

How to Melt Chocolate For Buckeye Balls

Melt the chocolate on top of the stove – Place the chocolate with the coconut oil in a small saucepan and heat it over low heat, often stirring until the chocolate melts and is smooth in texture – gradually add up to a teaspoon more of coconut oil to adjust the texture if necessary.

Melt the chocolate in the microwave – in a pyrex (heatproof) dish, set the timer for 30 seconds, and give the chocolate a stir, repeat at 30-second intervals until all the chocolate has melted. If it is too thick, add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of melted coconut oil.

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Healthy Buckeye Balls Recipe Variations

• Dark chocolate salted buckeye balls. Add a pinch up to a quarter teaspoon of sea salt to the peanut butter dough when mixing and sprinkle the finished buckeyes with a dash of sea salt.
• Vegan healthy buckeyes. Use vegan chocolate chips such as Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips to make vegan buckeyes.
• Buckeye bars. Instead of rolling the dough into balls, use a rolling pin and roll the dough out, and spread the melted chocolate on top. Place the mixture in the refrigerator for an hour to set and then cut them into squares.

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• Maple Glazed Cashews
• Cranberry Dark Chocolate Almond Bark
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• Bourbon Balls

Healthier Buckeye Balls

These healthy buckeyes are amazing! You would never know that they are made with a healthy twist on the traditional recipe which contains a lot of added sugar. Healthier buckeyes are made with only five ingredients and are easy to make! They are the perfect no-bake dessert.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Additional Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

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Calories: 185kcal

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 1/2 cups natural peanut butter
• ▢ 1/2 cup almond flour
• ▢ 1 tablespoon natural maple syrup
• ▢ 6 ounces dark chocolate

Instructions

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  Mix the peanut butter and almond flour together in a bowl.
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  Add the maple syrup and stir until all of the ingredients are mixed together.
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  Place the dough in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes.
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  Remove the dough from the refrigerator and form the mixture into balls.
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  Melt the chocolate on top of your stove or in the microwave, if the chocolate is too thick add up to a teaspoon of coconut oil to thin it out once it has melted.
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  Dip the peanut butter balls into the melted chocolate and place them back in the refrigerator until the chocolate hardens.  

Notes

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

Peanut Butter. Look for natural peanut butter that does not have any added sugar. Peanut butter can be substituted one for one with any type of nut butter such as almond butter or cashew butter.

Almond Flour. Helps to form the peanut butter into a dough without adding more sugar to the buckeye balls. You can substitute the almond flour with an equal amount of oat flour.

Maple Syrup adds enough sweetness to the healthy buckeyes without overpowering the peanut butter and dark chocolate in this recipe. Maple syrup can be substituted with an equal amount of honey in this recipe.

Dark Chocolate Chips contain a little less sugar and additives than milk chocolate and we love the flavor of dark chocolate. If you prefer milk chocolate, you can substitute milk chocolate for dark chocolate.

Coconut Oil helps to melt the chocolate into a smooth texture which makes it easy to dip the peanut butter balls into. It can be replaced with avocado oil or your favorite vegetable oil.

Recipe Tips

Use a small cookie scoop to help form the buckeye balls into uniformly sized balls.

Use a teaspoon or toothpick to dip the peanut butter balls into the melted chocolate. If you use a toothpick to dip the peanut butter balls, smooth out the top of the peanut butter ball with the back of a spoon or your fingers.

Depending on the brand of flour that you use, the consistency of the dough may differ. If it's too dry and does not shape easily, add more peanut butter. If it's too soft and will not shape, add a little more flour until it reaches the right consistency.

This recipe makes approximately 18 to 24 peanut butter balls depending on the size. The calorie count is based on 20

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 73mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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