Healthy Buckeyes Recipe
These Healthy Buckeyes are a guilt-free twist on the classic peanut butter and chocolate treat. Made with almond flour, natural peanut butter, and maple syrup, they are naturally sweetened and perfect for a nutritious snack or dessert. Coated in a rich dark chocolate layer, these bites are easy to make and store well in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (including chocolate melting and dipping)
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 15-20 buckeyes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup 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
- Mix the filling: In a bowl, thoroughly combine the almond flour, natural peanut butter, salt (if using unsalted peanut butter), maple syrup, and vanilla extract until a uniform dough forms.
- Form the buckeye balls: Roll the dough into small balls, roughly the size of a walnut, then place them on a tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the chocolate coating: In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip the buckeyes: Use a fork to dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, covering about two-thirds of the ball, then lift and place onto a lined tray to set. Repeat this for all the buckeye balls.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the dipped buckeyes for at least 15 minutes to allow the chocolate coating to harden completely.
- Storage: Keep the buckeyes stored in an airtight container in the fridge and consume within one week for best freshness.
Notes
- If your peanut butter is already salted, omit added salt to balance flavor.
- Use natural peanut butter without added sugar for a healthier version.
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey if desired.
- For a vegan option, ensure both the peanut butter and chocolate chips are vegan-friendly.
- These buckeyes freeze well for up to 3 months; thaw in fridge before serving.
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