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Peanut Better Balls

Peanut Better Balls

Prep Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • • 1 cup 100% natural peanut butter smooth or crunchy
  • • 3.5-4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • • 1-3 tablespoons coconut flour only if needed
  • • 1/4 teaspoonfine grain sea salt
  • • 6 tablespoons gluten-free rice crisp cereal
  • • 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
  • • 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

  • Stir the jar of peanut butter well before using. In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter and maple syrup vigorously, for 30-60 seconds, until it thickens up. It will go from runny to thick during this time.
  • Stir in the coconut flour until combined (if your PB is dry, you might be able to skip this step or only use half). We're looking for a texture that isn't too sticky, but not too dry either. Let it sit for a couple minutes to firm up as the coconut flour will continue to absorb moisture with time. Add a touch more coconut flour if necessary. Or if it's too dry, add a touch more syrup.
  • Add salt to taste and stir in the cereal.
  • Shape into small balls.
  • In a small pot, add the chocolate chips and coconut oil and heat over low heat, stirring frequently. Once half the chips have melted, remove from heat and stir until completely smooth.
  • With a fork, dip the balls into the melted chocolate. Tap off excess chocolate on the side of the pot and place the ball on a plate or cutting board lined with parchment. Repeat for the rest. Save any leftover melted chocolate for later.
  • Place balls in the freezer for around 6-8 minutes until mostly firm.
  • Dip a fork into the leftover melted chocolate and drizzle it on top of the balls to create a "sophisticated" design like the baking diva you are.
  • Freeze the balls for another 10-15 minutes, until the chocolate is completely set. If you can wait that long, you win life.