Name: Crispy Peanut Butter Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup natural peanut butter, almond butter or sunflower seed butter; 0.75 cup crispy rice cereal; 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup; 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips, melted (see Tip)

Crispy Peanut Butter Balls

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All you need are four simple ingredients to make healthier crispy peanut butter balls that kids and grownups will love. Make this easy recipe for a bite-size treat, on-the-go snack or easy homemade gift. You can swap the peanut butter for almond butter or even sunflower seed butter if you need a nut-free snack for school.

Devon O'Brien

Updated on August 12, 2017

Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Heart Healthy Low-Calorie Low Carbohydrate Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Vegan Low Sodium Soy-Free

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Ingredients

½ cup natural peanut butter, almond butter or sunflower seed butter
¾ cup crispy rice cereal
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
½ cup dark chocolate chips, melted (see Tip)

Directions

Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Combine peanut butter, cereal and maple syrup in a medium bowl. Roll the mixture into 12 balls, using about 2 teaspoons for each. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Freeze the balls until firm, about 15 minutes.
Roll the balls in melted chocolate. Return to the freezer until the chocolate is set, about 15 minutes.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

Tip: To melt chocolate, microwave on Medium for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving on Medium, stirring every 20 seconds, until melted. Or place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until melted.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

112	Calories
8g	Fat
8g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Serving Size 1 ball
Calories 112
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 8g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 5g
Added Sugars 4g	8%
Protein 3g	6%
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Vitamin A 69IU	1%
Vitamin C 1mg	1%
Folate 20mcg	5%
Sodium 45mg	2%
Calcium 3mg	0%
Iron 1mg	5%
Magnesium 9mg	2%
Potassium 29mg	1%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.