Healthy Peanut Butter Crunch Balls
These peanut butter crunch balls are made with only 5 wholesome ingredients. Dates, peanuts, peanut butter and vanilla are processed in a food processor, then stirred in rice crispies for a crunchy treat. Drizzle with unsweetened chocolate or dip them in dark chocolate for a delicious holiday treat. Omit the rice cereal for a non-crunchy peanut butter ball.
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup dry roasted, unsalted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup crispy rice cereal (optional)
- Unsweetened or dark chocolate (for drizzling)
Instructions
- In a food processor, process the peanuts until they are broken down into fine crumbs.
- Add the dates, peanut butter and vanilla and process until the mixture sticks together when pressed.
- Remove the blade from the food processor and stir in the crispy rice cereal.
- Using the palm of your hands, roll the mixture into 12 balls. Place on a plate or cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and store them in the refrigerator or freezer until you're ready to drizzle with chocolate.
- Melt the chocolate using a double boiler or microwave. Drizzle each ball with chocolate or dip in chocolate. Place again on the parchment paper and freeze or refrigerate until the chocolate has set.
- Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
I use natural, salted peanut butter. If using unsalted peanut butter, add 1/8 teaspoon of salt.