The Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls are a delicious option for both vegans and non-vegans at the same time. These balls do not require any bake time or cooking time. They include dark chocolate, coconut oil, maple syrup, oats, and peanut butter, all vegan ingredients for vegans to enjoy without any guilt. The Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls contain no dairy products. You can make these vegan balls in one hour. These balls are very tasty, and they store well, so we can also make them in advance for meal prep purposes.
STATS:
- Calories: 135 kcal
- Prep duration: Fifteen minutes
- Serving size: 1 ball
- Chilling time: 45 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 1 hour
- Course: Snack / Dessert
- Diet: Vegan
- Serving: 12 balls
EQUIPMENT:
- Fork
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Parchment paper
- Baking tray
- Measuring spoons & cups
- Rubber spatula
- Medium-sized mixing bowl
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup of unsweetened natural peanut butter
- 1/4 of a cup of maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- One cup of rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon of melted coconut oil
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup of vegan dark chocolate chips
INGREDIENT NOTES:
PEANUT BUTTER:
- This provides us with fats and protein, and also the creamy element in the balls. For an alternative, use cashew butter or almond butter.
MAPLE SYRUP:
- It helps in binding all the ingredients in this recipe. Utilize agave syrup instead.
VANILLA EXTRACT:
- It will help to increase the taste of these balls. You can remove this ingredient or use almond extract as an alternative.
ROLLED OATS:
- These give the structure to the balls. For an alternative, use crushed rice cereal.
COCONUT OIL:
- We use this oil to help the balls form a firm texture. Alternatively, you can use nut oil or vegan butter.
SALT:
- This helps in balancing out the sweet flavor in the recipe. For substitute, use sea salt.
VEGAN DARK CHOCOLATE CHIPS:
- We use this as a vegan option to coat the balls. You may also use vegan milk chocolate or a combination of coconut oil and melted cocoa.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Mix melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, salt, peanut butter, and maple syrup in dish.
- Add in the rolled oats and mix properly till the mixture is a bit sticky and thick.
- Take one tablespoon of the mixture, roll it into balls, and put each on top of a parchment-lined tray.
- Chill the balls for twenty to thirty minutes till they form a firm shape.
- Using a microwave-safe bowl, melt the vegan dark chocolate chips by adding some coconut oil as well, for
- about twenty seconds, and keep mixing in between.
- With the use of a fork, coat each ball with the melted vegan chocolate and place them again on the parchment paper.
- Chill them again for fifteen to twenty minutes till the chocolate on the balls becomes hard.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- You can serve these yummy balls as an energy snack or a quick dessert.
- For decoration, you can add some melted peanut butter on top.
- Pair this dessert with tea or coffee.
TIPS:
- For a very dry mixture, you can include some plant milk to adjust consistency.
- If you want to make them crunchier, you can add some crushed peanuts.
- Make sure you chill the balls before you coat them.
- For making the protein balls, you can add some vegan protein powder and reduce the amount of oats.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Stock in a sealed vessel for seven days.
FREEZER:
- Store in a tight box for three months. Thaw for fifteen minutes.
FAQs:
How to prepare these balls without nuts?
- You can add some tahini or sunflower seed butter rather than using peanut butter.
These balls are becoming very sticky. How do I manage it?
- You can include some extra amount of oats.
Is it okay if I skip the coating step?
- These vegan balls will remain delicious even if you desire to skip the coating.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 135 kcal
Net carbs: 6 grams
Iron: 0.6 milligrams
Total carbs: 9 grams
Vitamin A: 0 IU
Fiber: 3 grams
Calcium: 15 milligrams
Protein: 4 grams
Serving size: 1 ball
Sodium: 65 milligrams
Serving: 12 balls
Potassium: 120 milligrams
