Lifestyle Diets Vegan Vegan Dessert Vegan Chocolate Coconut Peanut Butter Balls 5.0 (4) 4 Reviews All you need are four simple ingredients to make healthier coconutty 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. By Devon O'Brien Devon O'Brien As EatingWell's former Senior Food Editor, Devon handled all things weeknight dinner and fast meal solutions. She also worked in the EatingWell Test Kitchen developing and testing recipes and shooting how-to videos. In her current position at Allrecipes, she's focused on all the hottest food trends, new products and ideas and best hacks pertaining to cooking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 22, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD Victoria Seaver is a registered dietitian and Editorial Director for EatingWell.com. She completed her undergraduate degree in nutrition, dietetics and food science and her master's degree and dietetic internship at the University of Vermont. Victoria has been a part of the EatingWell.com team since 2015. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 30 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 servings Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free Vegan Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients ½ cup natural peanut butter, almond butter or sunflower seed butter ¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup ½ cup dark chocolate chips, melted (see Tip) Directions Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Combine peanut butter (or almond butter or sunflower butter), coconut and maple syrup in a medium bowl. Roll the mixture into balls, using about 2 teaspoons for each. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet. Freeze until firm, about 15 minutes. Roll the balls in melted chocolate. Return to the freezer until the chocolate is set, about 15 minutes. Tips To make ahead: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks. Tip: To melt chocolate, microwave on Medium for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving on Medium, stirring every 20 seconds, until melted. Or place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until melted. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2017 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 138 Calories 11g Fat 8g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Serving Size 1 ball Calories 138 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 8g 3% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 5g Added Sugars 4g 8% Protein 3g 6% Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 5g 25% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Folate 1mcg 0% Sodium 38mg 2% Calcium 4mg 0% Iron 1mg 3% Magnesium 13mg 3% Potassium 54mg 1% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.