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These healthy 3 ingredient Peanut Butter Balls are gluten free, vegan & refined sugar free! Yes, please! These balls are SO easy to make and ready to freeze in about 5 minutes. They are a healthy on the go snack or treat.
Recipe Difficulty – Very Easy
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Why this recipe works
For those that love peanut butter as much as me, these Keto Peanut Butter Balls are just for you! Slightly firm on the outside and crunchy and doughy on the inside – these peanut butter protein balls are sure to impress!
These Peanut Butter Bites are super simple to make – all you need is the 3 ingredients, a mixing bowl, a tray, and a freezer. The best bit is they are no bake and only take about 5 minutes to prepare before freezing.
For those that may have a peanut allergy, you’re in luck! You can use almond butter instead.
These are a great, healthy, protein filled snack to take with you on the go. Or you can dip them in chocolate and have a great treat to bring your kids after school! If you want a high protein breakfast then try my Protein Overnight Oats.
This was inspired by my 3 Ingredient Chocolate Truffles, and pairs well with this amazing Chocolate Almond & Coconut Balls or Healthy Energy Balls.
I added this recipe into my Best 33 Vegan Desserts and 35 Gluten Free Desserts round up!
Ingredients to make Peanut Butter Balls
- Crunchy Peanut Butter – is the key to having a nice crunchy inside. But you can also use smooth peanut butter. If you have any spare try my Peanut Butter Noodles or Peanut Stew.
- Ground Almonds – give a great flavour to these protein peanut butter balls and help to bind everything together.
- Maple Syrup – adds a delicious sweetness to these healthy peanut butter balls.
See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions
- Peanut Butter – Smooth peanut butter or even almond butter will both work great for this recipe.
- Ground Almonds – Almond flour is finer, but should still work for this recipe.
- Maple Syrup – honey is a great alternative to maple syrup as a natural sweetener.
Variations
- Deluxe – There are so many ways to dress up these Peanut Butter Energy Balls and turn them into more of a dessert. Dip them in chocolate and drizzle with white chocolate (or vice versa) for a cute and delicious treat. You could also sprinkle them with coconut or powdered sugar.
- Kid friendly – These are most definitely kid-friendly already, especially if your kids love peanut butter snacks! This is a great recipe to have them help you with! You could also add in some Rice Krispies for an extra crunchy and kid-friendly treat. They will also love my Homemade Peanut Butter Granola or Peanut Butter Milkshake.
See these spicier Turmeric & Ginger Energy Balls.
How to make Peanut Butter Balls
Step 1: Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2: Mix with a spatula.
Step 3: With a spoon, scoop up a small amount and roll it into rough balls. Place on a tray lined with baking paper and freeze for 30 minutes.
Step 4: Remove the balls from the freezer and roll in your hands again until smooth.
Hint: This batch should make about 15 peanut butter balls.
Leftovers
These will last in the fridge in a sealed container for up to a week. You could also freeze them if you wanted to store them for longer.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, they can. You can refrigerate them for up to a week or so or freeze them for a couple of months.
Natural peanut butter can be oily. Use more ground almonds if needed to thicken them up. Also, make sure to freeze them for 30 minutes.
Almond flour is slightly finer than ground almonds and usually more expensive, but it should still work well.
I highly recommend it! I’d freeze them for 30 minutes. It will help them be a lot easier to shape and work with.
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Peanut Butter Balls
Ingredients
- 330 g crunchy peanut butter, (roughly 9 heaped tbsp)
- 90 g ground almonds
- 7 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl add the peanut butter, ground almonds, maple syrup and salt.
- Mix together with a spatula
- With a spoon, scoop up a small amount and roll into a rough ball (no need to be perfect as we will roll them again later which will make them smooth). Place each ball on a lined tray with baking paper and place in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Take the balls outs the freezer and roll again in your hands until smooth.
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Delicious recipe. Love how simple it is. Just wondering what sort of maple syrup you use? Thanks.
Thanks Charlie 🙂 glad you enjoyed them. I just use Canadian grade 1 or 2.
Can you use ground walnuts instead of almonds?
Yes that should work 🙂
Where is the nutritional info, please?
Almond flour ok?
Hey Miriam,
Thank you for the question! Almond flour is slightly finer than ground almonds (usually more expensive as well) but should still work well.
Hope that helps.
James