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Reese’s Peanut Butter Balls

August 4, 2011 by Lindsay 15 Comments

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Here’s a quick little treat to help propel you towards Friday! These were inspired by Tina and the Peanut Butter Graham Truffles that she posted a few weeks ago. After reading her post, I knew immediately that I’d be making them, especially since I had all the ingredients on hand.

I made a few alterations to her recipe, namely including Reese’s since, as you’ll recall, I have a plethora of them! I also omitted the powdered sugar and cut the amount of chocolate in half.

Reese’s Peanut Butter Balls

by Lindsay L

Keywords: raw snack dessert chocolate peanut butter no bake

Ingredients

  • 8 Reese’s peanut butter cups, smashed
  • 1 c brown rice cereal
  • 1 c peanut butter
  • 1 c graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 oz dark chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients except the dark chocolate chips in a bowl. Use your hands to really mix everything together well.

2. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

3. Use your hands to press into balls.

4. Melt the chocolate chips, roll the balls in chocolate and return to the fridge until the chocolate sets.

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Suggestions:
-These stuck together pretty well but they probably could have benefited from another 1/2 c of peanut butter. I cut the amount down because I was using the Reese’s, but they aren’t as sticky as regular peanut butter so next time I’d probably add a bit more.
-I cut down on the amount of chocolate because I like a thinner layer. If you like a thicker layer, just melt some more chips!

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What’s your favorite no bake treat?!

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. Liz says

    August 4, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    mmm! I make something similar to this.. but it is time to change it up and I think I just might! they look delicious!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 5, 2011 at 9:23 AM

      thanks!!!

      Reply
  2. sarah (sarah learns) says

    August 4, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    well if liz changes it up, i’m going to keep it exactly the same! these look delicious – and reese’s ARE my favorites! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 5, 2011 at 9:22 AM

      hurray!! enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  3. Lindsay says

    August 4, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    My favorite thing to bake is cookies! But I’m not too picky, I like baking anything!

    Reply
  4. Maria says

    August 4, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Oh how I love no bake recipes! No bake cookies have always been a favorite of mine…well, at least until I saw this recipe.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 5, 2011 at 9:22 AM

      it’s ok to have two favorites 🙂

      Reply
  5. Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says

    August 4, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    YUM! Now I know what to do with the leftover Reese’s Cups I won from you…once I’ve finally gotten around to making the recipe I promised. [It will happen! Soon! I swear!]

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 5, 2011 at 9:21 AM

      suuuuuuuuuuure 🙂 jk….i’m waiting anxiously!

      Reply
  6. surlykitchen says

    August 4, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    oh yes, i must have these. these will be going at the top of my “desserts” list. Bonus for them being no bake. i hate turning on the oven when temps are in the 100s

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 5, 2011 at 9:21 AM

      yay!! hope you like them!

      Reply
  7. The Candid RD says

    August 5, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Well prior to this post, my favorite no-bake treat HAD to be no bake cookies (with oats, PB and chocolate), but now….these PB balls may be a new favorite! I must try them 🙂
    Oh, and I love your ice cream cone bowls. We have ones that are “chocolate dipped”!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 5, 2011 at 9:21 AM

      your bowls sound cute too! mine’s from Goodwill 🙂 and those no-bake cookies sound like a delicious little treat!

      Reply
  8. Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says

    August 5, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    looks yummy! maybe i should make them since i have case of reese’s from you in the pantry… they keep disappearing- i don’t know how! 🙂 hehe

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 5, 2011 at 10:58 PM

      why yes….i think you should!

      Reply

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