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Peanut Butter Powder Buckeyes (low calorie)

These Peanut Butter Powder Buckeyes taste just like a gourmet Reese's cup! They're a great healthy take on Buckeyes, lower in fat and calories, plus packed with fiber and protein. They are great to keep stashed in the freezer and make the best healthy snack!

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By: Lauren published: Aug. 11, 2021 updated: Aug. 07, 2024 10 Comments

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About This Recipe
Why You’ll Love These Peanut Butter Powder Buckeyes
Ingredients and Substitutions
How To Make
FAQ: Peanut Butter Powder Buckeyes
More Easy No-Bake Dessert Recipes
Peanut Butter Powder Buckeyes (low calorie)
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About This Recipe

If you love peanut butter and chocolate, you are going to flip over these peanut butter powder buckeyes! They taste just like a gourmet Reese’s cup, but made lighter, and you can make them at home with just a few ingredients and your refrigerator!

If you are not familiar, Buckeyes are balls of peanut butter covered in a rich chocolate shell. This recipe uses peanut butter powder in place of peanut butter to lower the fat and calories

These peanut butter powder buckeyes freeze SUPER well making them perfect to pull out whenever an a craving strikes.

Need more easy no bake sweets? Check out my chocolate peanut butter crunch bars, peanut butter cornflake bars or healthy peanut butter fudge!

A hand holding a buckeye cut in half with more healthy buckeyes on a plate.

Why You’ll Love These Peanut Butter Powder Buckeyes

  • The same delicious Buckeyes you know and love, but lower in fat and calories
  • Sweet and salty peanut butter + rich chocolate!
  • Only 4 ingredients if you don’t count the water and salt.
  • No baking necessary!
  • Great bite-sized sweet treat to curb your cravings throughout the week.
  • Super freezer friendly! If stored well, these Buckeyes keep in the freezer for up to 6 months! So you can pull them out whenever the cravings strike. 😉

Ingredients and Substitutions

  • Peanut butter powder – we’re using peanut butter powder in this recipe to bring the calories and fat down, though you could use regular peanut butter too. Or do half peanut butter, half peanut butter powder.
  • Powdered sugar – powdered sugar blends better so you’re not tasting the sugar granules. Use a powdered sugar substitute if desired.
  • Dark chocolate – chopped chocolate or chips. I used dark chocolate here for a more distinct and bitter contrast with the sweet peanut butter balls. Semi sweet chocolate also works. I wouldn’t recommend milk chocolate for this recipe.

How To Make

The full printable recipe is below, but let me walk you through the process so you know what to expect when you’re making it!

Ingredients for healthy buckeyes stand mixer with a whisk attachment.

1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the peanut butter powder, powdered sugar, and salt together. Add the water and stir until well incorporated. 

Peanut butter batter formed into balls on a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Use a cookie scoop to measure out about 2 tablespoons (28g) of your peanut butter batter and place them on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper or parchment paper (you don’t need to roll them into balls quite yet; this will be easier to do when they are chilled). Place the sheet in the freezer for 30 minutes.

Peanut butter batter formed into balls on a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. Remove the peanut butter scoops from the freezer and roll them into smooth balls with your hands.

Melted chocolate chips in a bowl with a fork.

4. Add chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 seconds increments, stirring in between until you get a smooth consistency. Let the chocolate cool, but not harden.

Peanut butter batter dipped in chocolate on a baking dish with parchment paper.

5. Dip each peanut butter ball in the melted chocolate, just leaving a small portion of the peanut butter visible.

Healthy buckeyes in a baking sheet with parchment paper after being set in the freezer.

6. Transfer them back to the waxed paper and place them in the refrigerator to set, then transfer to an airtight container. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

FAQ: Peanut Butter Powder Buckeyes

Can I replace the sugar with a powdered sugar substitute for lower sugar?

Absolutely. Easily swap for a powdered sugar substitute. Use the same amount or adjust to taste.

How do I store these healthy buckeyes?

Keep these buckeyes stored in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to enjoy. Or freeze these buckeyes for up to 3 months.

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5 from 9 votes

Peanut Butter Powder Buckeyes (low calorie)

? Dairy-Free ? Gluten-Free ? Low Carb ? Macro-friendly ? Vegetarian
These Peanut Butter Powder Buckeyes taste just like a gourmet Reese's cup! They're a great healthy take on Buckeyes, lower in fat and calories, plus packed with fiber and protein. They are great to keep stashed in the freezer and make the best healthy snack!
Yield: 16
Prep: 15 minutes mins
Additional Time: 30 minutes mins
Total: 45 minutes mins
Calories: 131kcal
Protein: 8.6g
Fat: 4.6g
Carbs: 13.9g

Ingredients

  • 2 cups peanut butter powder (256g)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (60g)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2/3 cup water (158g)
  • 1 + 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (230g)

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Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the peanut butter powder, powdered sugar, and salt together. Add the water and stir until well incorporated. Note that the batter will be very stiff.
  • Use a cookie scoop to measure out about 2 tablespoons (28g) of your peanut butter batter and place them on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper or parchment paper (you don't need to roll them into balls quite yet; this will be easier to do when they are chilled).
  • Place the sheet in the freezer for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the peanut butter scoops from the freezer and roll them into smooth balls with your hands.
  • Add chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 seconds increments, stirring in between until you get a smooth consistency. Let the chocolate cool, but not harden.
  • Dip each peanut butter ball in the melted chocolate, just leaving a small portion of the peanut butter visible.
  • Transfer them back to the waxed paper and place them in the refrigerator to set, then transfer to an airtight container. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Notes

*Chocolate note: Not all this chocolate will be used. More is needed so that the buckeye can be fully dipped in the chocolate. I measured the chocolate afterwards and the Nutrition Facts account for the amount of chocolate actually used (138g), so excluding the amount of chocolate that was left in the bowl.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1buckeye (38g), Calories: 131kcal (7%), Carbohydrates: 13.9g (5%), Protein: 8.6g (17%), Fat: 4.6g (7%), Saturated Fat: 1.7g (11%), Fiber: 3.6g (15%), Sugar: 10.2g (11%)

Nutrition is hand-calculated and accurate. No autocalulations! However, note that values can vary based on the brands you use and if you substitute ingredients.

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Lauren lives with her husband, Simon and two dogs, Finley and Cookie, in the Carolina’s. She has college degrees in Nursing and Exercise Science, is a NASM certified trainer and spent many years as a macro coach before transitioning to full time blogging. She loves staying active, being creative and recreating her favorite comfort food dishes into healthier, lightened up versions. Desserts are her speciality!

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