These peanut butter balls need just three ingredients to make and take less than 5 minutes to make. Soft, fudgy, and a simple no bake dessert recipe.
No bake desserts and peanut butter are a winning combination.
This creamy and satisfying spread takes center stage in no bake cookies, no bake oatmeal cookies, and even chocolate bars.
Our favorite way to satisfy this fix is in the form of no bake peanut butter balls.
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Why you’ll love these peanut butter balls
- 3 ingredients. All you need is coconut flour, peanut butter and maple syrup!
- Healthy. No refined sugar, flour, or butter or oil is needed.
- Ready in 5 minutes. You mix up the dough and shape them into balls…that is it!
- Easy to customize. Swap out the nut butter, add mix-ins; the possibilities are endless!
What we love about this recipe is that they remind us of a cross between a peanut butter cup and buckeye balls, but they are so much more fun to make.
How to make peanut butter balls
The Ingredients
- Coconut flour. Thicker than other flours and has a cakier texture to it. You can easily find this low carb and high fiber flour at grocery stores and health food markets.
Flour swap
Not a fan of coconut? Swap it out for oat flour or almond flour. However, you will need to add a little more than the coconut flour amount, as these two aren’t as absorbent.
- Peanut butter. Smooth and creamy peanut butter, not the crunchy type!
Dietary swap
Substitute peanut butter for almond butter, cashew butter, or tahini.
- Maple syrup. Adds sweetness and also helps bind the balls together. Honey or agave nectar will also work.
The Directions
Stir the ingredients together in a medium bowl until combined. Using your hands, roll out dough balls and place them on a lined plate or baking sheet.
Refrigerate the peanut butter balls for at least thirty minutes to firm up.
Tips to make the best peanut butter balls recipe
- Choose the right peanut butter: Always use smooth peanut butter and not one that separates from the oil or one that is too chunky.
- Adjust consistency: If the mixture is too thick or dry, add a few spoonfuls of water to thin it out. If it is too smooth or loose, add a few more spoonfuls of the flour.
- Enhance the flavor: Add some salt, vanilla extract, or cocoa powder to change the flavor.
- Add texture: Fold through some chopped nuts, chocolate chips, coconut flakes, or anything you like!
- Dip in chocolate: For a fun chocolate version, melt some dark chocolate, then dip each chilled peanut butter ball. You can also use white chocolate for something sweeter. (You could also make my chocolate peanut butter balls recipe!).
Storage instructions
To store: Place leftover peanut balls in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. If you intend on enjoying these within a few days, they will keep well at room temperature.
To freeze: Wrap the balls in parchment paper, place them in a ziplock bag, and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Recommended tools to make this recipe
- Cookie scoop. If you prefer not to use your hands to shape into balls.
- Toothpick. If you choose to dip the balls in melted chocolate.
- Baking sheet. To allow the balls to firm up.
More simple no bake desserts to try
Frequently asked questions
Yes, these are naturally gluten-free as none of the ingredients are derived from gluten.
Yes, there are no dairy or animal products used to make them.
Use corn syrup or confectioners’ sugar instead of maple syrup or honey.
Peanut Butter Balls
Ingredients
- 2 cups peanut butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 3/4 cup coconut flour
Instructions
- Line a large tray or plate with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all your ingredients and mix well. If the batter is too thick, add some water until a thick batter remains.
- Using your hands or a cookie scoop, form the dough into small balls and place them on the lined sheet. Refrigerate the peanut butter balls for 30 minutes or until firm.
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I checked on ordering the monk fruit maple syrup and it in fact contains 21 calories and 12 grams of carbs. Where do you find the zero calorie and low carb?
It is using net carbs, as calculated by the calorie calculator 🙂
Holy Moley. These are super quick to make and absolute heaven to eat. I don’t worry about carbs etc or numbers. I eat what I like and am healthy, fit and slim at 58.
Ladies, don’t panic. Just put aside your Diet Coke and have this instead.
Honey is not vegan. Really annoying to have to keep saying this.
Well aware of that, as it clearly states that for strict vegans, don’t use honey. Enjoy
Can’t wait to make these to have on hand in the freezer! only 3 ingredients that I always have on hand too…could it get any easier?! 🙂
Hi can I use something like swerve or stevia?
Technically you can, but you need to add some milk to make it smoother.
Love how simple these peanut butter balls are! They look incredible!
Looks like such a great snack!
Sooooo good, love how simple and quick these are to make…thank you!!
So welcome!
How many balls does this recipe make?
20-40 🙂
I’m new to keto. What type of peanut butter should I get?
A smooth, all natural kind
After I get to my goal weight. Thinking these with a very light dusting of coco powder. Oh goal weight here I come?.
YUMMY!!!
Do I have to use a sticky sweetener or can I leave this out?
Hi there, it is needed for sweetness and to provide a creamy texture.
can I use stevia drops instead of sticky sweetener? Does it need to be sticky sweetener?
It would be best to use a sticky sweetener, as it will yield a creamy and smooth texture.