Chocolate Coconut Peanut Butter Balls
20 min
Snack
Dessert
Make-ahead
No-bake
10 ingredients or less
Pantry-ready
balls
Total
20 minPrep
15 minCook
5 minSwap out
peanut
Free from
soy
tree nut
sesame
gluten
Ingredients
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1 cup (240 mL)peanut butter
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3soft Medjool dates, pits removed*
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¼ tspsalt
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1¼ cups (100 g)unsweetened shredded coconut
Optional garnish
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roasted peanuts
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toasted coconut flakes
Directions
- To a food processor**, add the peanut butter, dates, vanilla, and salt. Blend until you reach a smooth consistency.
- Remove the blade from the food processor. Using a spoon, mix in the shredded coconut.
- Use a tablespoon measure to portion out the peanut butter filling and form balls with your hands. If you find the mixture is too sticky and doesn't form into balls easily, add a bit more shredded coconut, and try again.
- Transfer the rolled balls to a plate and place them in the fridge or freezer while melting the chocolate.
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave or on a stovetop. If using a microwave: add the chocolate to a clean, dry bowl, and microwave at 20-second intervals, stopping to stir in between. When the chocolate is nearly fully melted, stop microwaving, and continue to stir with your spoon. The heat from the bowl will melt the remaining bits of chocolate. If using a stove: add the chocolate to a clean, dry pot on medium-low heat. Continuously stir until the chocolate is nearly fully melted. Then remove from the heat, and continue to stir. The heat from the bowl will melt the remaining bits of chocolate.
- Let the chocolate cool off a little bit. Meanwhile, line a baking tray or plate with parchment paper.
- Take the peanut butter balls out of the fridge and use two forks to dip the balls into the chocolate to coat them completely. Let the excess chocolate drip off and transfer to the parchment paper.
- If desired, sprinkle some chopped coconut flakes or salted peanuts on top, before the chocolate has hardened. Enjoy!
Notes
- * We use large Medjool dates in this recipe, if your dates are on the smaller side, try adding 1 - 2 more. ** If you don't own a food processor, you can also mash the dates using a fork and then mix it with the other ingredients. If the dates are not soft, soak in warm water for 10 minutes first.
Storage
- The balls can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
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Discussion & Rating
I made these this morning and they’re so good!! I feel like I just made fancy truffles :D I did have a bit of trouble with the consistency of the peanut butter filling in the beginning. The mixture was too wet to make into balls so I added a lot of extra shredded coconut, but it still wasn’t coming together. I determined that the problem was probably the kind of peanut butter I was using, which was smooth kraft peanut butter and is probably a very different consistency than the natural peanut butter Sadia was likely using. To soak up some of the moisture I added 1/2 cup almond flour and 1/4 cup coconut flour, and finally got a good consistency. After that it was smooth sailing, and they taste delicious! Next time I think I’ll use all coconut flour instead of almond. Thanks for the great recipe Sadia! :)
Just a little fiddly for me to put together at first but I got the hang of it. Flavor is wonderful and satisfying. I really enjoy the texture the coconut adds to this. They would be great for a sweet addition to a special occasion as well.
I simply loveee this recipe! Can't stop eating at one! Really enjoy the texture and mixture of flavours, and they are also very easy to make. Definitely one of the staple snacks at home.
Me and my husband we just loved it !
This recipe makes for super yummy on-the-go snacks! However, I find the flavour of the vanilla extract quite dominating... Next time I will make sure to double-check the amount to make sure I did not add too much!
Are you an expat missing Reese's peanut butter cups?! Problem solved. Yum
These have become a family favourite in our household! Absolutely delicious, only problem is it can be hard to stop yourself from eating them.
This recipe is honestly amazing, we love these peanut butter balls as a healthy-ish snack at any time of day!
Super delicious! I put the dough on a plate and cut then into squares with chocolate on, works great.
Absolutely love those balls for summer 😍
My family devoured these in one day :OOOO
I love those balls. I make them regularly and froze half of it to enjoy later in the month. I love having one with my mid-morning coffee or as a treat in the evening.
These are dangerously good!! Omg! Make a double batch if you can, because you're going to be eating like 2 a day.
A trick that I tried was, put an entire toasted almond in the centre of the ball when rolling it... it's like a special surprise!
Sadia kills it as usual!
Okay, I made these 2 weeks ago but am coming back now to give my opinion on them. They are soo good, the perfect end of every meal. I kept them in my freezer so that I didn't have to worry about them spoiling or melting and they were delish!!
These are so amazing I've had to stop making them because we just eat these instead of making dinner. I've made them with almond butter and have also left out the coconut because I ran out, and that makes them even more like truffles. These would make a great gift I'm sure.
How much calorie does this contain.
I love to eat
But I’m on diet
Easy to make and totally delectable
These are absolutely DIVINE! Made these twice already and it's a great semi-healthier sweet tooth alternative. I love popping these into my morning oatmeal if I want some peanut buttery, chocolate goodness in it
Howdy!
Is there anything that the coconut can be substituted with?
You huuge inspiration :) thanks!
Simple and simply delicious!
Can't wait to make these for my boyfriend <3 and introduce healthy non commercial snacking :)))
Also, lovely website!
These balls are wonderful! Very easy to make. Highly recommend!
Oh, my.... these are one of the most delicious thing I have eaten!! Be careful, it is impossible to stop after you start ;)
Thank you for one more amazing recipe beautifully written and filmed PUL team!
Lots of love from Berlin
H, I would love to make something like these, but I'm sorry, I can't stand coconut! Do you have a recomendation of something else that would work in it's place?