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peanut butter balls served in a bowl.
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Peanut Butter Balls

Easy to make 3 ingredient protein packed Peanut Butter Balls!
Prep Time5 minutes
Freezing Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: British
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 12 balls
Author: James Wythe
Cost: £4

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.

Notes

Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe.
Substitutions & Variations: I have included a list of these in the post above.
To Store: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
To Freeze: Keep in an airtight container in the freezer for 1-2 months.
Tip 1: You can opt for smooth or crunchy peanut butter, whatever you have/prefer.
Tip 2: This recipe will make 15 peanut butter balls.
Tip 3: There is no need to roll the balls perfectly the first time as you will roll them again after freezing them to make them smooth.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g