Easy Reese's Peanut Butter Balls | Chocolate Covered

Do you love Reese’s Cups and crave that perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter? If so, you’re in for a treat with this Easy Reese's Peanut Butter Balls recipe! 

Reese's Peanut Butter Balls

Imagine the rich, creamy peanut butter filling of your favorite candy, now in delicious homemade peanut butter balls. 

This no bake dessert is made with simple ingredients and is an easy dessert recipe that peanut butter lovers will adore.

Whether you're a peanut butter fanatic or looking for new recipes to add to your family tradition, these bite-sized treats are the perfect addition.

Indulge in the ultimate peanut butter treat with these easy candy recipe favorites that are sure to become a household staple. Ready to delight your taste buds with this irresistible peanut butter balls recipe? Let’s dive in!

If you love fun healthy dessert recipes make sure you try my Chocolate Avocado Milkshake, Paleo Snickerdoodles, Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies, Air Fryer Chocolate Cake and my most popular 3 Ingredient Muffins.

Why Make this Recipe?

You don't want to miss out on this easy copycat Reese's Cup Candy recipe!

Weight Watcher Friendly - These healthy PBFit Buckeye Balls are only 3 Smartpoints on my WW App for one dipped ball.

Since the new Weight Watchers plan is personalized you will have to input the ingredients used into your WW app to get your exact points. 

Easy to Make - This Weight Watchers friendly chocolate peanut butter balls recipe requires only 3 simple ingredients and Zero bake time.

Healthier Indulgence: By using Sugar Free PBFit peanut butter powder and applesauce, this homemade copycat Reese's candy significantly reduces the sugar and fat content compared to the traditional version. This makes it a healthier option for those who want to enjoy their favorite treat without the guilt, fitting perfectly into a balanced diet or a Weight Watchers plan.

Simple and Clean Ingredients: This recipe uses simple ingredients that are easily accessible and free from artificial additives and preservatives. Sugar Free PBFit peanut butter powder and applesauce are wholesome choices that allow you to control the quality of your ingredients, ensuring a cleaner, more natural treat.

Weight Watchers Friendly: With lower calories and fewer points, this homemade version of Reese's candy is an excellent choice for those following the Weight Watchers program. It satisfies sweet cravings without derailing your progress, making it a convenient and delicious way to stay on track with your health goals.

Ingredients needed and substitutions:

PBFit Peanut Butter Powder - We used Sugar Free PBFit for these no bake peanut butter balls. You can use the original PBFit or even the Chocolate PBFit. 

Applesauce - Unsweetened applesauce was used for these copycat Reese's peanut butter cups.

Dark Chocolate Chips - Nestle dark chocolate chips were melted and poured dover these easy peanut butter balls. You could melt white chocolate if you are not a dark chocolate lover.

How to make Chocolate Covered PB Balls

1: In large bowl mix your PBFit and Applesauce.

2: Roll into small balls using your hands or a cookie scoop. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

3: Chill your balls in the freezer for 15 minutes.

4: Place your chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second increments until melted.

5: Dip your PB Balls into the melted chocolate and then place on parchment paper. Repeat until all balls are coated. Sprinkle with sea salt. 

6: Place in the refrigerator to chill for 10 minutes. Ready to Eat! Enjoy!!

Watch the How to Make Peanut Butter Protein Balls Video Here...

Expert Tips:

• Add Texture with Rice Krispies: Mix in some Rice Krispies to the peanut butter mixture for a little extra crunch. This adds a delightful texture that complements the creamy peanut butter.
• Use Graham Cracker Crumbs: Incorporate graham cracker crumbs into the mixture for added flavor and structure. They help bind the peanut butter and give the balls a nice, firm texture.
• Enhance Flavor with Graham Crackers: Crush some graham crackers and mix them in. This adds a subtle, sweet flavor and enhances the overall taste of your peanut butter balls.
• Chill Before Dipping: Once you’ve formed the peanut butter balls, chill them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This makes them firmer and easier to dip in melted chocolate.
• Smooth Coating Technique: When dipping the peanut butter balls in chocolate, use a fork to lift them out and tap the fork gently on the side of the bowl to let excess chocolate drip off. This ensures a smooth and even coating.
• Add Mini Chocolate Chips: For an extra burst of chocolate, mix mini chocolate chips into the peanut butter mixture. This adds little pockets of chocolatey goodness throughout each bite.
• Perfect Chocolate Temperature: Melt the chocolate slowly over a double boiler or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently. This prevents overheating and ensures a smooth, glossy finish.
• Decorate for Appeal: Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle crushed graham crackers or a few extra mini chocolate chips on top of the peanut butter balls. This not only looks great but adds extra flavor and texture.
• Store Properly: To keep your peanut butter balls fresh, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This maintains their texture and prevents the chocolate coating from melting or getting damaged.

Are you a Weight Watcher?

If you follow my Blog you probably already know I am a lifetime member of Weight Watchers and I like to point all of my Recipes with the WW Points System.

This Weight Watchers friendly Peanut butter protein ball recipe is 3 Points on my Weight Watchers points app for one delicious peanut butter ball.

Weight Watchers has a new individualized program right now to make it easier to enjoy the foods you love and still lose weight.

Just plug the ingredients into your WW app to confirm the points for your individual program.

If you want to see the old Purple, Blue and Green WW Food Lists for each plan just click Here… For a list of the 2024 Free WW Food list click here..

Make sure you check out my Newbie WW Tips and Tricks Guide if you are just getting started.

I used to go back and forth between the Purple Plan and the Blue Plan prior to the new program and whenever I hit a plateau I did my own 30 Day Low Carb Meal Plan which jumpstarts the Fat Burning again, so if you feel stuck try it!

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