These Almond Butter Balls are shockingly easy to make using natural, wholesome ingredients. With satisfying textures, this raw, no-bake bite is ready in under 10 minutes and stored in the refrigerator for a guilt-free treat anytime!
Almond butter balls are ridiculously easy to make and are soft, fudgy, sweet, and chewy with a bit of crunch - Simply irresistible!
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I've been making raw treats for years, because of the ease of preparation and the ability to satisfy your sugar craving without breaking your diet.
The almond butter balls are like almond bars but without the hassle of chilling and slicing. Just mix, roll, and chill! With three times the almond punch from almond flour, almond butter, and chopped almonds, it brings home the nuttiness and nutrition!
So, next time you crave something sweet, give these raw almond butter balls a try. It is perfect for a post-workout snack, healthy after school snack or a small pick-me-up, as they keep in the fridge throughout the week.
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Why you'll love it?
- A combination of irresistible textures.
- Easy with no oven involved.
- Peanut-free, naturally gluten-free, and grain-free.
- Only natural, wholesome good-for-you ingredients.
Ingredients
Scroll down to the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and amounts.
- Almond Butter - It is the main ingredient. As I explain in the blog post, recipes with almond butter, use a creamy kind like Barney's, which is no-stir, thick and creamy. I also used it in my almond butter cookies.
- Almond flour - Super fine flour gives a soft texture like in almond flour cake or all almond flour dessert recipes.
- Almonds - Used coarsely chopped sliced or chopped toasted, raw whole almonds.
- Coconut oil - Compliments the ingredients, adds a boost of nutrition and healthy fats, as in all coconut oil recipes.
- Maple syrup - Makes it refined sugar-free.
- Shredded coconut - Use the sweetened shredded coconut. if you are using unsweetened, then increase the maple syrup by a touch.
- Chocolate chips - Because we can’t have almond butter balls without chocolate! I like to chop them into small pieces so you will have tiny bits evenly spread through the almond butter balls.
- Cranberry - Chopped sweet dried cranberries, adds a chewy texture with a hint of tartness.
- Salt - Salt offsets the sweetness.
Variations
Here are few suggestions to make these bites your own:
- Use honey instead of maple syrup.
- Use other nut butters like peanut butter or sunflower butter instead.
- Chopped golden raisins or dates instead of cranberries.
- Toasted pumpkin seeds instead of the nuts will give a lovely crunch.
- Ghee instead of coconut oil.
How to make?
You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.
1 & 2. Add almond flour, butter, melted coconut oil, maple syrup and salt into a bowl.
3 & 4. Stir to form a soft dough.
5 & 6. Add chopped chocolate chips, sliced almonds, cranberries, and sweetened shredded coconut. Mix until evenly combined.
7 & 8. Scoop about a tablespoon measure dough into the palm of your hand and roll into a smooth ball. Chill in the refrigerator to firm up.
Pro tip: This almond butter balls recipe is super forgiving! If it feels too soft, then mix in more almond flour or other addins. If you like it more sweet, then mix in more maple syrup.
How to store?
These almond butter balls keep well for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator, but there’s no possible way they will last that long! To freeze the almond butter balls, arrange in a freezer-friendly container and freeze for up to 2 months. Transfer to the refrigerator overnight, to thaw or at room temperature for an hour or so.
Looking for more snack ideas? Check out our blog post for 16 no bake snacks or healthy date recipes.
Helpful tips
- Use creamy almond butter and not crunchy.
- If the dough feels soft, then mix in more flour, chopped cranberries, or coconut.
- Like it sweet? Increase the quantity of maple syrup.
- Skip chopping chocolate chips and use mini semi-sweet chocolate chips.
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Recipe FAQs
If you’d like to keep these balls for longer than a week, you can store them in a freezer-safe container or zip lock in the freezer.
Simply thaw them for about an hour on the counter before you want to eat.
There are several types and brands to choose from. My favorite is always Barney's for the no-stir, creamy and smooth consistency (this is not a sponsored post).
If you are using a different brand, then here are a few tips to help you choose the right one for this recipe. Make sure that it is raw, natural with no added ingredients like sugar or sunflower oil.
If you can't find Barney's, then Costco and Trader Joe's have affordable jars that are excellent quality as well.
The easiest method is to use a mini food processor and pulse a few times to make them small pieces. To chop by hand, place them on a cutting board, then use a large knife in a rocking motion, to chop the chocolate until it's minced.
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Almond Butter Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup super fine almond flour
- ½ cup almond butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted but not hot
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup semi sweet chocolate chips, chopped into small pieces
- ¼ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ¼ cup dried cranberries, chopped
- ¼ cup sliced almonds, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Mix together superfine almond flour, almond butter, coconut oil, maple syrup and salt together, until thoroughly combined.
- Stir in chopped chocolate chips, coconut, chopped almonds and cranberries with a wooden spoon, until thoroughly combined.Tip: The dough should be soft but not sticky. if it feels too sticky, then mix in a bit more almond flour, coconut or cranberries to get the right consistency.
- Scoop into a heaped tablespoon measure, roll into balls and place in the refrigerator for a few hours to firm up.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
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Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats
So easy and such a yummy, healthy snack. I like that you can take them on the road with you too!
heather (delicious not gorgeous)
looks like such a tasty snack! will have to make a batch to bring to work so i don't eat candy all afternoon long...
sunshinefloat
YUM! I love the combination of flavors and colors. Healthy, filling, and delicious.