Crispy Peanut Butter Balls
All you need are four simple ingredients to make healthier crispy peanut butter balls that kids and grownups will love. Make this easy recipe for a bite-size treat, on-the-go snack or easy homemade gift. You can swap the peanut butter for almond butter or even sunflower seed butter if you need a nut-free snack for school.
Ingredients
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½ cup natural peanut butter, almond butter or sunflower seed butter
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¾ cup crispy rice cereal
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1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
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½ cup dark chocolate chips, melted (see Tip)
Description
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Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Combine peanut butter, cereal and maple syrup in a medium bowl. Roll the mixture into 12 balls, using about 2 teaspoons for each. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Freeze the balls until firm, about 15 minutes.
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Roll the balls in melted chocolate. Return to the freezer until the chocolate is set, about 15 minutes.