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Sugar-free Buckeyes
Servings: 10
This Sugar-Free Buckeyes Recipe is every chocolate peanut butter lover's dream! Perfect for low-carb diets, these easy no-bake treats are rich, sweet, and customizable.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter (or alternative nut or seed butter)
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¼ cup powdered low-carb sweetener (like Swerve or allulose; or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 cup sugar-free chocolate chips (such as Lily's or homemade)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- In a bowl mix together peanut butter, almond flour, sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until ingredients are combined.
- Taste and add more sweetener and/or salt if desired. If the mixture is too crumbly, add some water, about half a teaspoon at a time.
- Prepare parchment paper on cutting board or baking sheet. Form the mixture into small balls about 1 inch in diameter.
- Arrange them on the baking paper and then place in fridge for about 1 hour to chill.
- Melt the chocolate and coconut oil in the top of a double boiler or over very low heat in a small saucepan.
- Once melted, use fork or wooden skewers to lower the balls into chocolate, covering 2/3 of the ball in chocolate.
- Let sit on the parchment paper for 5 minutes to set. Then refrigerate for about 30 minutes, or freeze for 15–20 minutes, until firm.
Notes
- Texture Tip: If your buckeye mixture is too soft, chill it for 15–20 minutes before rolling. If too crumbly, add a tiny bit of water or more peanut butter.
- Sweetener Options: Powdered sweeteners work best for a smooth, creamy center. Granular sweeteners can make the filling slightly gritty.
- Chocolate Coating: For smoother dipping, keep the chocolate warm and stir frequently. Adding coconut oil helps create a thinner, more even coating.
- Nut-Free Option: Use sunflower seed butter or almond butter for a peanut-free version. You may need a bit more sweetener since it’s less naturally sweet.
- Storage: Store in the fridge for best texture, or freeze for a firmer, fudgier bite.