These Healthy Peanut Butter Balls are the perfect easy no bake dessert. They are gluten-free, grain-free and sweetened with honey. These bites taste just like a peanut butter cup, but with a hint of coconut!
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If you are a peanut butter and chocolate lover, these are going to be your new favorite dessert! They have a soft peanut butter & coconut filling and are coated in dark chocolate. I sprinkled mine with some flaky sea salt. I love a sweet and savory mix! Would you add sea salt too?
2 reasons why this recipe is a must
- All you need is 7 ingredients!
- You don't even need to turn on your oven. No baking required!
Ingredients in this recipe
- coconut flour
- unsweetened shredded coconut
- creamy natural peanut butter
- honey
- vanilla
- dark chocolate chips
- olive oil
- optional: flaky sea salt
How to make peanut butter balls
- Start by mixing together all the ingredients for the filling in a bowl until combined - (coconut flour, unsweetened shredded coconut, creamy natural peanut butter, honey and vanilla.)
- Use a 1 ½ tbsp cookie scoop, roll into balls and place into the freezer for 15 minutes.
- While they are firming up in the freezer, melt the chocolate down with olive oil in a saucepan on low heat until completely melted.
- Remove the bites from the freezer, coat in the melted chocolate. Sprinkle some flaky sea salt on top of each ball, if desired.
- Place back into the freezer for 30 minutes and enjoy!
How to Store
Store the Peanut Butter Balls in the fridge for up to 5 days or store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. THESE containers are my favorite for storing.
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OTHER HEALTHY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER DESSERTS TO MAKE:
Healthy Peanut Butter Balls
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp coconut flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Start by mixing together all the ingredients for the filling in a bowl until combined - (coconut flour, unsweetened shredded coconut, creamy natural peanut butter, honey and vanilla.)
- Use a 1 ½ tbsp cookie scoop, roll into balls and place into the freezer for 15 minutes.
- While they are firming up in the freezer, melt the chocolate down with olive oil in a saucepan on low heat until completely melted.
- Remove the bites from the freezer, coat in the melted chocolate. Sprinkle some flaky sea salt on top of each ball, if desired.
- Place back into the freezer for 30 minutes and enjoy!
Did you try this recipe?
Let me know below with a comment and rating! 🙂
Richie
My wife made the peanut butter balls for me. They are not only healthy they also taste great!
Awesome! Happy to hear that you enjoyed, Richie! - Krista <3
Sangati
these are a staple that i always keep in my fridge! thanks so much for this amazing recipe!
Can't go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate! 🙂 - Krista <3
Icela
How long do they keep in the fridge? Thank you! I’m so excited to try this recipe.
Store the Peanut Butter Balls in the fridge for up to 5 days or store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Enjoy!
Sangati
there are a staple that i always keep in my fridge! thank you for such a wonderful recipe!
Thank you for your sweet comment and rating, Sangati! - Krista <3
Makenna
What are the nutrient count for these??
I don't count calories or share calorie counts. Feel free to type the ingredients into an online calc, if interested!
Lindsay
Can I leave out the shredded coconut?
I personally never tried the recipe without shredded coconut so I cannot guarantee you will achieve the same texture.
Paige
They’re so delicious!! My new favorite treat!
Whoot whoot! 🙂