Skinny Buckeyes
These healthier Skinny Buckeyes are made with chickpeas that add extra fiber and protein, but you can’t taste them! Sweetened naturally with honey, these make a healthy treat!
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 48 1x
- Category: dessert
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (or 1–15 ounce can, rinsed and drained)
- 1 1/2 cups peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- In a food processor, process the chickpeas until they are completely broken down.
- Add the peanut butter, honey, vanilla, and salt and process until everything is well combined and forming a ball, about one minute.
- Scoop the mixture with a rounded spoon (I used a 2 teaspoon size), roll into a ball, and place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper, parchment paper, or a silicone baking mat.
- Continue until you use all of the mixture; you should get approximately 48 balls.
- Place in the freezer until firm, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place your chocolate chips and coconut oil in a medium, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds and then stir the mixture. Microwave another 30 seconds and stir again. If the chips are not completely melted yet, microwave in 5-10 second increments until totally smooth. {Alternatively, you can use the double boiler method to melt your chocolate. I always just use the microwave.}
- When your peanut butter balls are firm enough, take them out of the freezer. Using a toothpick as a handle, dip each ball into the chocolate. Leave a little circle open at the top to make traditional Buckeyes.
- Return the dipped balls to the tray. When finished dipping all of the balls, refrigerate until the chocolate is firm.
- Store in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 88
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
Find it online: https://happyhealthymama.com/skinny-buckeyes.html