Dessert

Crispy Peanut Butter Balls

Crunchy rice cereal folded into rich peanut butter and maple creates a chewy, nutty center that snaps with each bite, all wrapped in a silky dark chocolate shell that melts on the tongue.

Recipe and photo by EatingWell, shared here with credit. View the Original

Crispy Peanut Butter Balls
Total
15 min
Prep
15 min
Serves
12

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
112
Protein
3g
Carbs
8g
Fat
8g
Fiber
1g
Sugar
5g
Sodium
45mg

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, almond butter or sunflower seed butter
  • 3/4 cup crispy rice cereal
  • 1 tsp pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, melted (see Tip)

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Roll the balls in melted chocolate. Return to the freezer until the chocolate is set, about 15 minutes.