Description
Delicious vegan chocolate peanut butter balls made with creamy peanut butter, vegan butter, and crispy Rice Krispies, coated in rich vegan chocolate for a perfect no-bake treat.
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.
- Add Powdered Sugar and Cereal: Add the powdered sugar and Rice Krispies cereal to the bowl. Mix together on low speed until combined; the mixture will be thick.
- Form Balls and Chill: Form tablespoon-sized balls from the mixture and place them on a pan lined with parchment paper. Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to chill.
- Melt Chocolate Coating: In a medium bowl, melt the vegan chocolate chips and coconut oil together in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until fully melted. Alternatively, you can melt on the stovetop if desired.
- Dip Balls in Chocolate: Dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate using a fork to assist. Tap off excess chocolate and place the coated balls back onto the parchment-lined pan.
- Set Chocolate and Store: Once all balls are coated, place them back into the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to set the chocolate. Optionally, drizzle remaining melted chocolate over the balls before setting. Store finished peanut butter balls in the refrigerator as they become soft at room temperature.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter rather than all natural for better consistency.
- Refined coconut oil is preferred to avoid coconut flavor; unrefined can be used if that flavor is desired.
- These peanut butter balls freeze very well and can be made ahead of time.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Allergic to peanuts? Substitute almond butter instead.
- For gluten free version, choose a certified gluten free Rice Krispies cereal brand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
