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Healthy Buckeyes Recipe

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These Healthy Buckeyes are a delicious and nutritious twist on the classic peanut butter and chocolate treat, made with almond flour, natural peanut butter, and sweetened with maple syrup. Perfect for a guilt-free snack or dessert, they offer a satisfying combination of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate.

Ingredients

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Buckeye Mixture

  • 1 1/3 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/4 tsp salt (only if peanut butter isn’t salted)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Coating

  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Make the dough: In a bowl, combine almond flour, natural peanut butter, salt (if peanut butter is unsalted), maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix well until a uniform dough forms.
  2. Shape the balls: Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, then place them onto a tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
  3. Melt the chocolate: In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted.
  4. Dip the buckeyes: Using a fork, carefully dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, coating approximately two-thirds of the surface. Remove with the fork, allowing excess chocolate to drip off, and place back on the tray.
  5. Chill again: Refrigerate the dipped buckeyes for at least 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set completely.
  6. Store and serve: Keep the buckeyes stored in the refrigerator. Enjoy chilled for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • If your natural peanut butter is already salted, omit the added salt in the recipe.
  • Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor and smooth coating.
  • Customize sweetness by adjusting the amount of maple syrup to your taste.
  • Store buckeyes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
  • For a firmer texture, freeze the buckeyes for 10-15 minutes before serving.

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