Chocolate Earth Balls
Makes about 30
Time 45 min
Kids love making and eating these chocolate earth balls, a less fancy version of grown-up truffles. The best part? No baking required! From The Whole Foods Market Cookbook.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder or carob powder
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, divided
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (gluten-free, if desired)
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.)
Method
Mix peanut butter, honey and cocoa in a medium bowl until well combined.
Stir in the raisins and 2 tablespoons of the coconut. Stir in chocolate chips. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
Place remaining coconut, sesame seeds and nuts into 3 separate bowls.
Using a spoon, scoop small heaps of the peanut mixture from the bowl; roll into 1 1/4-inch balls.
Rolling is easier if you form a rough ball, roll in coconut, and then continue rolling into a more perfect shape.
Roll each finished ball in more coconut, sesame seeds and chopped nuts.
Arrange the balls on a plate, cover loosely and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 1 treat, 110 calories (70 from fat), 8g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 40mg sodium, 10g carbohydrates (2g dietary fiber, 6g sugar), 3g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder or carob powder
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, divided
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (gluten-free, if desired)
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.)