Peanut Better Balls

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Breakfast Foods

  • 6 tbsp Rice crisp cereal, gluten-free

• Condiments

  • 1 cup 100% natural peanut butter, natural smooth or crunchy
  • 3 1/2 tbsp Maple syrup, pure

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tbsp Coconut flour
  • 3/4 cup Dark chocolate chips
  • 1 Sea salt, fine-grain

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/2 tbsp Coconut oil

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 cup 100% natural peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
• 3.5-4 tablespoons pure maple syrup, to taste (see note)
• 1-3 tablespoons coconut flour, only if needed
• fine grain sea salt, to taste (I used 1/4 teaspoon)
• 6 tablespoons gluten-free rice crisp cereal
• 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips (I use Enjoy Life)
• 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil

Directions

• 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). Were looking for a texture that isnt 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 its too dry, add a touch more syrup.
• Add salt to taste and stir in the cereal.
• Shape into small balls (I made about 17).
• 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.