Description
These Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls are a delicious, no-bake treat combining creamy peanut butter, crispy Rice Krispies, and a rich vegan chocolate coating. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert, they are easy to make and keep well refrigerated or frozen.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Balls
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 6 tablespoons vegan butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup Rice Krispies cereal
Chocolate Coating
- 2 cups vegan chocolate chips (12 oz, 1 bag)
- 2 tablespoons refined coconut oil
Instructions
- Mix Peanut Butter Base: Add the peanut butter and softened vegan butter to a large bowl. Using a hand mixer, mix until combined, about 1 minute. Then add the powdered sugar and Rice Krispies cereal. Mix on low speed until thick and fully combined.
- Form the Balls: Form tablespoon-sized balls from the mixture and place them on a parchment-lined pan. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Melt Chocolate Coating: In a medium bowl, melt the vegan chocolate chips and refined coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth and fully melted. Alternatively, melt on the stovetop if preferred.
- Dip and Coat: Dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate using a fork to assist. Tap off excess chocolate and place back onto the parchment-lined pan.
- Set the Coating: Once all balls are coated, refrigerate for about 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set. Optionally, drizzle any remaining melted chocolate over the balls before chilling.
- Store Properly: Store the peanut butter balls in the refrigerator. They will soften if left out at room temperature for long periods.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter instead of natural for consistent texture and results.
- Refined coconut oil is recommended to avoid coconut flavor, but unrefined can be used if coconut taste is acceptable.
- These peanut butter balls freeze well and can be made ahead of time. They keep refrigerated up to 2 weeks.
- If allergic to peanuts, substitute almond butter for peanut butter.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free Rice Krispies or a similar gluten-free crispy cereal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
