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Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Balls

Prep Time20 minutes
Freeze Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Keyword: chocolate, crunch balls, dessert, peanut butter, protein balls, snack
Servings: 15 balls
Author: Ashlen Leonard

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil melted
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 40 g scoop protein powder unflavoured or vanilla
  • 1/4 cup Rice Krispies or other puffed rice cereal
  • 1 tbsp water

Chocolate coating

  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil

Instructions

  • In a large bowl mix the peanut butter, coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract together until smooth.
  • Add in the shredded coconut, protein powder and Rice Krispies and stir until well combined.
  • Roll about 1 tbsp of the mixture into a ball and place on a plate or baking tray lined with parchment paper. If the dough isn't rolling smoothly, add 1 tbsp of water and mix into the dough. Roll the remaining dough into balls and place in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  • While the balls are in the freezer, make the chocolate coating. In a small, microwaveable bowl, add the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 20 second intervals, stirring in between each, until it is melted and smooth.
  • Prepare your coating station. You can use the lined plate or baking tray, or place a piece of parchment paper under a baking cooling rack.
  • Drop the frozen ball into the melted chocolate and roll it until it is evenly coated. Gently remove it from the chocolate and place it on a plate, tray or rack. (I like to use a fork to make this process easier). Repeat with the remaining balls.
  • Place the coated crunch balls in the freezer or fridge for an additional 10-20 minutes, or until the chocolate has hardened. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. It's your choice to use sweetened or unsweetened shredded coconut, depending on your taste preference.
  2. Protein powder: 1 40 gram scoop is just less than 1/2 cup of protein powder.
  3. Storage: Store in the fridge or freezer for 1-2 weeks!