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Vegan chocolate peanut butter balls in a stack with the top ball cut in half.
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Vegan Peanut Butter Balls

These vegan peanut butter balls are the best ever! Creamy and smooth peanut butter centers are smothered in rich chocolate.
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 20
Calories: 218kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Smooth Creamy Peanut Butter (250g)
  • cup Vegan Whipped Cream (80ml)
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar (240g)
  • 1 ¾ cups Vegan Chocolate or Vegan Chocolate Chips (300g)
  • 1 tsp Coconut Oil

For Decoration (Optional):

  • Crushed Peanuts

Instructions

  • Add the peanut butter and powdered sugar to the mixing bowl and with the electric mixer on low speed mix it in. It will be crumbly.
  • Slowly add the vegan whipped cream until you achieve a thick consistency that you can easily roll into balls. You may not need to add all your whipped cream, it depends on the brand of peanut butter you're using, so go slow when you add in the whipped cream.
  • Roll the peanut butter mix into balls - aim to get 20 balls - and place them evenly on a parchment lined baking tray.
  • Place them into the freezer for a couple of hours until the balls have set solidly.
  • Place the vegan chocolate into a microwave safe dish. Microwave in 30-second intervals, bringing it out to stir every 30-seconds until your chocolate is melted. Add in the coconut oil and stir it in (makes the chocolate a little thinner and easier to work with).
  • Place each ball into the melted chocolate and use two teaspoons to cover it in chocolate and then lift it out and place it back onto the parchment lined baking tray. Sprinkle with crushed peanuts (optional).
  • When all the balls are covered in chocolate, place in the fridge for around 10 minutes for the chocolate to set.
  • Keep the balls stored in the fridge and serve directly from the fridge.

Notes

  1. You can use any vegan whipped cream here, I used coconut whipped cream, but you can use any variety at all, so long as it's whipped.
  2. Prep time does not include time spent setting in the freezer/fridge.
  3. Keep them stored in the fridge and for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months. 
  4. This recipe was first published in December 2015. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Ball | Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.2g | Protein: 4.1g | Fat: 14.6g | Saturated Fat: 6.5g | Sodium: 55mg | Fiber: 1.7g | Sugar: 15.6g