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healthy vegan peanut butter buckeyes with chocolate on a parchment paper and a brown surface

Healthier Peanut Butter Buckeyes

Sam Cooks Kindness
Peanut Butter Buckeyes made healthy! 4 simple ingredients and just a few minutes of your time to these amazingly decadent little pb balls.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert, Party Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 14 buckeyes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup oat flour 87g
  • cup natural peanut butter
  • ¼ cup maple syrup + 1 tbsp
  • pinch sea salt (if peanut butter is unsalted)
  • cup dark or semi sweet chocolate chips* vegan

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl mix together oat flour, peanut butter, maple syrup and salt until fully combined
  • Roll into balls, about 1 tablespoon in size. Place onto a parchment lined plate or baking sheet and place into the freezer for 30-60 minutes.
  • Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler** on low heat, stirring frequently till fully melted and smooth
  • Dip chilled balls into melted chocolate or alternatively drizzle over top.
  • Chill for a few minutes to allow chocolate to harden and enjoy!!

Notes

* Here are the Dark Chocolate Chips I enjoy most
**Double Boiler Set up- Take a sauce pan and put an inch or two of water in the bottom. Bring water to a low simmer and set a glass or stainless mixing bowl over the water. Add chocolate and proceed.
STORAGE- Store buckeyes in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 6 months!
Keyword Buckeyes, Healthier Dessert