crispy peanut butter balls

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Crispy Peanut Butter Balls

All you need are four simple ingredients to make healthier crispy peanut butter balls that kids and grownups will love. Make this easy recipe for a bite-size treat, on-the-go snack or easy homemade gift. You can swap the peanut butter for almond butter or even sunflower seed butter if you need a nut-free snack for school.

Ingredients

½ cup natural peanut butter, almond butter or sunflower seed butter
¾ cup crispy rice cereal
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
½ cup dark chocolate chips, melted (see tip)

Directions

Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Combine peanut butter, cereal and maple syrup in a medium bowl. Roll the mixture into 12 balls, using about 2 teaspoons for each. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Freeze the balls until firm, about 15 minutes.
Roll the balls in melted chocolate. Return to the freezer until the chocolate is set, about 15 minutes.