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Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls (Peanut-Free Option)

Net Carbs:1.3g
Published:10/20/22Updated:11/05/22
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These Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls are simple to make, require only 4 ingredients, and can easily be made peanut-free! They can be whipped together with minimal effort and are perfect for the holiday season.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls in a bowl atop a marble counter.

Before I was diagnosed with a peanut allergy, I made these chocolate peanut butter balls with creamy peanut butter all the time! Even after my diagnosis, I have loved making these with SunButter (sunflower seed butter).

If you can eat peanuts, make the recipe as written. If you want a peanut-free option, use SunButter or almond butter.

(And, if you’re looking for more recipes that use SunButter, check out these scotcheroos and these no-bake sunflower seed chocolate bars.)

Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls with one halved ball in a bowl atop a marble counter.
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💛 Why you’ll love this recipe
➡️ Ingredients
⏲ How to make these chocolate peanut butter balls
👉 Ingredient substitution suggestions
✨ Variations
💬 FAQs
📚 More easy chocolate recipes
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💛 Why you’ll love this recipe

  • Creamy, chocolatey, and full of flavor.
  • Easy to make.
  • Perfect for holiday parties.
  • Stores well at room temp or in the fridge.
  • Freezer-friendly.
  • Can be made allergy-friendly (peanut-free and tree nut-free).

➡️ Ingredients

Four ingredients in bowls for chocolate peanut butter balls.

⏲ How to make these chocolate peanut butter balls

This is an overview of the recipe’s instructions. The full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

  • Mix together peanut butter (or, for peanut-free, SunButter or almond butter) and melted butter then, in small batches, mix in powdered sweetener.
  • Chill the mixture in the freezer before scooping some out, forming it into balls, and placing each ball on top of a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  • Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer to chill until they have firmed up.
  • With about 5 minutes left of the balls chilling in the freezer, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave.
  • Using a fork, carefully dip the chilled peanut butter balls into the melted chocolate then return them to the baking sheet. Optionally, use any remaining melted chocolate to drizzle atop chocolate-covered balls.
  • Return the baking sheet back to the freezer until the chocolate has solidified.
Process Shots Collage of the Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls (Steps 1 to 4) · Upper left photo: Peanut butter, melted butter, and powdered monk fruit sweetener mixture in a bowl atop a marble counter. · Upper right photo: Sixteen one-inch hand-molded peanut butter balls placed on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. · Lower left photo: One peanut butter ball on a toothpick with a spoon covering it with melted chocolate above a bowl with melted chocolate. · Lower right photo: Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls drizzled with remaining chocolate on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls in a bowl.
Only 4 ingredients are needed, and you don’t even need to turn on the oven!

👉 Ingredient substitution suggestions

  • Unsweetened Peanut Butter: I use No-Sugar-Added SunButter here (due to my allergies) and it works great. Unsweetened almond butter or cashew butter will also work.
  • Unsalted Butter: Ghee or coconut oil will work at a 1:1 substitution ratio.
  • Powdered Sweetener: If you want to keep the carb content low, I would use powdered monk fruit sweetener. You can also use Classic Monk Fruit Sweetener, Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener, or erythritol here, but you will need to powder it in a blender or food processor before mixing it in with the other ingredients. If carbohydrates aren’t a concern, use powdered sugar.
  • Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips: A sugar-free chocolate bar will work here (I like Lily’s). You can also use semi-sweet chocolate chips, but I would suggest slightly decreasing the amount of powdered sweetener you add.

✨ Variations

  • Use crunchy peanut butter instead of smooth peanut butter for some added texture.
  • Sprinkle flakey sea salt on top of each of the balls.
  • Sprinkle on chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or sunflower seeds.
  • Sprinkle on colorful sprinkles – you can coordinate the sprinkle colors with whatever holiday you’re serving them at (like red, green, and white for Christmas or orange and white for Halloween!).

💬 FAQs

Do I have to use a hand mixer?

No, you can use a stand mixer or just mix everything together with your hands.

Why is my peanut butter mixture not solid enough after freezing?

This could be for a variety of reasons (your freezer is a little warmer, the peanut butter was warmer, the peanut butter had more oil in it, the peanut butter was newer, etc.). To firm the mixture up more, return it to the freezer for additional time.

Can these be stored at room temperature?

Yes, you can store these at room temperature in an airight container for up to 3 days.

How should these be stored in the refrigerator?

Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Can you freeze peanut butter balls?

Yes, you can freeze them in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Allow them to thaw in the refrigerator before enjoying.

📚 More easy chocolate recipes

  • Copycat Twix Bars
  • No-Bake SunButter Chocolate Bars
  • Milk Chocolate Sunflower Seed Clusters
  • Double Chocolate Mug Cake

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls (Peanut-Free Option)


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  • Author: Sara Nelson
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 minute
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 16 balls 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chill
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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These Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls are simple to make, require only 4 ingredients, and can easily be made peanut-free! They can be whipped together with minimal effort and are perfect for the holiday season.


Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup (171g) unsweetened peanut butter (use No-Sugar-Added SunButter or unsweetened almond butter to keep the recipe peanut-free)
  • 1/4 cup (2 oz) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sweetener (I use powdered monk fruit sweetener)
  • 2/3 cup (149g) sugar-free chocolate chips


Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, mix together peanut butter and melted butter. In small batches, mix in powdered sweetener. Transfer bowl to freezer to chill for 15 minutes.
  3. After chilling, remove bowl from freezer and, using a spoon, scoop out portion of mixture, form into 1-inch balls using hands, and place atop prepared baking sheet until 16 balls are made. Transfer baking sheet to freezer to chill until balls have firmed, about 20 minutes.
  4. With about 5 minutes left of balls chilling, melt chocolate chips in microwave in 30-second increments.
  5. Remove baking sheet from freezer and, one by one, using a fork, carefully dip balls into melted chocolate, allow excess chocolate to drip off, then return balls to baking sheet. Optionally, use any remaining melted chocolate to drizzle atop chocolate-covered balls.
  6. Return baking sheet to freezer to chill until chocolate has solidified, about 5 minutes.

Recipe Notes:

Room Temperature Storage: Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Refrigerator Storage: Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Freezer Storage: Freeze them in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Allow them to thaw in the refrigerator before enjoying.

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4 Comments

  1. Mollie says

    February 21, 2022 at 11:33 pm

    Hi, how long would these stay good for,? Should I store them in the fridge?

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    • Sara Nelson says

      February 23, 2022 at 8:05 am

      Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container or baggie for up to 5 days. Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Sherry says

    February 17, 2022 at 1:12 pm

    Do you think this recipe would work with a dairy-free substitution of the butter for coconut oil or butter?

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    • Sara Nelson says

      February 17, 2022 at 1:45 pm

      That should work just fine! If you can do lactose-free (may still contain some dairy), ghee would be a great option, too!

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