These vegan, no-bake, 4-Ingredient chocolate peanut butter balls with rice Krispies (AKA peanut butter bon bons) are crunchy, creamy, and slightly chewy! Even better, they are naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and can be prepared keto for a moreish snack or dessert!
If you’ve spent much time here, you may have noticed we LOVE peanut butter. It’s budget-friendly, packed with protein, and pretty darn tasty too! So, along with options like peanut butter cracker sandwiches, and chewy granola bars, it’s time to share these wonderfully moreish peanut butter bon bons (aka chocolate peanut butter balls with rice Krispies)!
These vegan peanut butter truffles can be referred to by several names (including peanut butter truffles, peanut butter bon bons, chocolate peanut butter balls, or even Buckeye balls when coating only ¾ way with chocolate). No matter which name you use, though, these are the perfect mashup between traditional peanut butter balls and peanut butter rice crispy treats. Combining a creamy peanut butter filling with crunchy puffed rice cereal and a decadent vegan chocolate coating (with NO butter and optionally sugar-free, too!).
The results are an indulgent bite-sized snack perfect for eating as an afternoon pick-me-up when the sugar cravings strike, for adding to lunch boxes, or serving at gatherings like parties, potlucks, and picnics (these crowd-pleasing no-bake peanut butter balls disappear in practically minutes!)
Best of all, this recipe is fuss-free, requires minimal hands-on prep, and is practically foolproof (a great chance to get the kids in the kitchen!). All you need to do is mix, roll, chill, dip, and then try not to inhale them all in one sitting! Did we mention, these vegan chocolate peanut butter bonbons also store well in the fridge and freezer and make for a wonderfully impressive yet inexpensive edible Christmas gift, too?!
Plus, if you want to enjoy even more delicious peanut butter treats, you might enjoy these chocolate-covered trail mix peanut butter balls, chocolate peanut butter pretzel bars, or no-bake peanut butter cups!
The 4-ingredient peanut butter balls require only, you guessed it, four simple and inexpensive pantry staples!
If you struggle with the chocolate melting to the correct dipping consistency (which shouldn’t be an issue when using high-quality chocolate), you could add a tablespoon or so of coconut oil or vegetable shortening to help make it more smooth. Here's a guide to How to Melt Chocolate that you might find handy also!
1) In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, powdered sugar (or flour), and Rice Krispies (whole or lightly crushed). Mix well until a kind of rollable dough has formed.
2) Using either a small cookie scoop or melon baller, scoop the mixture into small 1-inch balls, then gently roll to smooth the shape. Place them onto a wax paper or parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Once they are all rolled, transfer the tray to the freezer to set for 15 minutes until hard.
3) Once they are ready to dip, melt your vegan chocolate either using a double boiler or in the microwave.
4) Dip each of the peanut butter bon bons into the melted chocolate. Then place them back onto the tray. Return them to the freezer to set. 15 minutes should be enough. Enjoy!
Store these vegan chocolate peanut butter balls with rice Krispies in an airtight container or zip lock bag in the refrigerator for up to one week. You could also keep them in the freezer for up to three months.
When you want to enjoy a chocolate peanut butter ball, allow it to thaw on the counter for just 10-15 minutes.
Photos by Alfonso Revilla
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