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Healthy Buckeyes Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 20 buckeyes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Healthy Buckeyes are a delicious and nutritious twist on the classic peanut butter and chocolate treat. Made with almond flour, natural peanut butter, and sweetened with maple syrup, they offer a wholesome snack option that satisfies your sweet tooth without refined sugars or unhealthy fats. Perfect for a quick energy boost or a guilt-free dessert, these buckeyes are easy to prepare and naturally gluten-free.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups almond flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt (only if peanut butter isn’t salted)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Coating

  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine almond flour, natural peanut butter, salt (if using), maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
  2. Form Balls: Roll the mixture into small bite-sized balls using your hands. Place them on a tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
  3. Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
  4. Dip Buckeyes: Using a fork, dip each ball into the melted chocolate, covering about two-thirds of the ball. Lift out and place on a tray lined with parchment paper. Repeat for all balls.
  5. Chill: Place the dipped buckeyes in the refrigerator and chill for at least 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
  6. Store: Keep the buckeyes refrigerated until ready to serve. They can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for several days.

Notes

  • You can substitute almond flour with oat flour, but start with 3/4 cup and gradually add more as needed to achieve a rollable dough consistency.
  • If your peanut butter is already salted, you can omit the added salt.
  • For a smoother chocolate coating, ensure the coconut oil is fully melted before mixing with chocolate chips.
  • Allow buckeyes to firm well in the fridge before dipping to prevent them from falling apart.

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