Keto buckeyes
These healthy buckeyes are a sweet Christmas treat you can make with 5 main ingredients. They're low carb, gluten free and paleo! They're made with almond butter, coconut oil, almond flour and chocolate chips for an easy no bake recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups smooth peanut butter or almond butter no sugar added
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or 1/4 cup favorite keto sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut oil soft
- 1/3 cup blanched almond flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate OR
For keto chocolate:
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ΒΌ teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon favorite keto sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the almond butter, maple syrup and coconut oil using an electric hand mixer until very smooth.
- Stir in the almond flour, salt and vanilla and mix well. Chill the mixture in the freezer for 30 minutes or until firm enough to roll into balls.
- Roll into one inch balls (about 22-25) and place on a parchment or wax paper-lined baking sheet. Put a toothpick in each one for easier dipping then place back in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- While they're freezing, make your dipping chocolate. If using chocolate chips or chopped chocolate, simply place in a microwavable bowl and melt on increments of 30 seconds, stirring in between, until fully melted.
- If you're making the keto version of these healthy buckeyes, melt the coconut oil, vanilla, salt, unsweetened cocoa powder and your favorite sugar substitute in a medium bowl and set aside.
- Once balls are firm, remove from freezer and carefully dip each one in the chocolate and coat about 2/3 of the way as shown in the photos. Place back on the baking sheet and repeat for all. Once done, refrigerate or freeze until firm and serve right away.