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Healthier Buckeyes


  • Author: Hannah Carney
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: about 40 buckeyes 1x

Description

The BEST healthier version of a classic holiday treat! These buckeyes still have the characteristic, soft cookie dough texture with the same peanut butter chocolate punch. Refined-Sugar-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Gluten-free, Low Sugar.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1 1/2 cup blanched almond flour
  • 2 tbsp. coconut flour
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1, 4oz. 100% dark chocolate bar
  • 2 tsp. coconut oil

Instructions

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and coconut oil. Melt in the microwave on high for about 45 seconds. 
  2. Add in the almond flour, coconut flour, honey, vanilla, and chopped walnuts. Stir well until a thick dough forms. Cover and chill for 15 minutes in the freezer. 
  3. With a tablespoon, scoop out evenly-sized balls of dough, rolling each one lightly between the palms of your hands to smooth. Place on a sheet of wax paper. 
  4. Chop up the dark chocolate to help it melt faster. Combine the dark chocolate and coconut oil. Melt in a double broiler or with the microwave. 
  5. Use a spoon to dip each ball of dough into the melted chocolate. Place back on to the wax paper and let the chocolate harden fully before serving. 
  6. (Optional) drizzle leftover melted chocolate and coarse sea salt over the top of each “buckeye”. 
  • Category: something sweet
  • Method: no-bake

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 buckeye
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 2
  • Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 5
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 3

Keywords: healthy recipe, healthy dessert, low sugar, refined sugar free, gluten-free, grain-free, holiday baking, Christmas cookie recipe, healthy cookies, paleo, scd, gut health