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Healthy Cranberry Sauce

This Healthy Cranberry Sauce is naturally sweetened made with maple syrup, fresh orange juice, cinnamon, ginger and deep rich flavors from a little port wine. Sweet, tangy and the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving and Christmas table this season!

This Healthy Cranberry Sauce is naturally sweetened made with maple syrup, fresh orange juice, cinnamon, ginger and deep rich flavors from a little port wine.  Sweet, tangy and the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving and Christmas table this season!

This Healthy Cranberry Sauce is naturally sweetened made with maple syrup, fresh orange juice, cinnamon, ginger and deep rich flavors from a little port wine.  Sweet, tangy and the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving and Christmas table this season!
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No need to use boring cranberry sauce from a can when you can easily make your own homemade cranberry sauce in just 10 minutes!  This healthy cranberry sauce recipe has zero added sugar and is naturally sweetened with maple syrup, fresh squeezed orange juice and a little port wine to really deepen the flavor.  Don’t worry, this won’t taste boozy!  If you want to make this non-alcoholic, simply use water in place of the wine or even more orange juice.  I also like to add in a little cinnamon and fresh ginger as it really makes all these flavors pop and let me tell you, this sauce is always a hit on our Thanksgiving and Christmas table.

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

  • Sweet, tangy and so delicious!
  • A lighter take on a classic holiday side dish.
  • Easy to make with just 6 simple ingredients in 10 minutes.
  • The perfect Thanksgiving side dish that can easily be prepped ahead of time!
This Healthy Cranberry Sauce is naturally sweetened made with maple syrup, fresh orange juice, cinnamon, ginger and deep rich flavors from a little port wine.  Sweet, tangy and the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving and Christmas table this season!

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • cranberries – you’ll need a 12 oz bag of fresh cranberries, but frozen cranberries will work just fine, no need to thaw them out.
  • orange juice + zest – I squeezed about 2 oranges to get a 1/2 cup of fresh orange juice along with a teaspoon of orange zest.
  • maple syrup – this naturally sweetens the cranberry sauce without using refined sugar, but you could also use honey or other natural sweetener.
  • port wine – this adds additional sweetness and a deep rich flavor which really balances out the tartness of the cranberries.  If you don’t have port wine, feel free to use your favorite red wine or simply use water to make this non-alcoholic.
  • cinnamon sticks – I added two cinnamon sticks to the cranberry mixture when boiling, but if you don’t have sticks you can use a half teaspoon of ground cinnamon.  You could also use cloves, star anise or even a little vanilla extract.
  • fresh ginger – I love the subtle taste fresh grated ginger adds to this cranberry sauce, but if you aren’t a fan of ginger, feel free to just leave this out.

How to Make Healthy Cranberry Sauce

  1. Mix together ingredients.  In a small or medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stir together the cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, maple syrup, port wine, cinnamon sticks and fresh ginger.
  2. Simmer.  Bring the cranberry mixture to a boil.  Reduce the heat, cover and let the cranberry sauce simmer for about 10 minutes on the stove, stirring frequently.  Once the cranberries start to pop and burst, turn the heat off so that the sauce doesn’t get too mushy.  The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
  3. Cool and serve.  Feel free to leave some of the cranberries whole or you can mash them using a fork or the back of your spoon.  Let the cranberry orange sauce cool for about 20 or 30 minutes, serve and enjoy!  You can also garnish your cranberry sauce with extra orange peel or some fresh herbs to make a pretty presentation.
This Healthy Cranberry Sauce is naturally sweetened made with maple syrup, fresh orange juice, cinnamon, ginger and deep rich flavors from a little port wine.  Sweet, tangy and the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving and Christmas table this season!

Prepping and Storage

To Prep:  You can make this cranberry sauce up to 3 days ahead of time so it is a great side dish to prep prior to Thanksgiving or Christmas and the flavors get even better as they marinate!

To Store:  I love having leftover cranberry sauce because there are so many great ways to use it (hello leftover turkey sandwiches!) and you can store the leftover in a sealed, airtight container in the refrigerator for  one week.

To Freeze:  You can also store this cranberry sauce in the freezer for up to 3 months and thaw out in the fridge overnight when ready to use.

How to Use Leftover Cranberry Sauce

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This Healthy Cranberry Sauce is naturally sweetened made with maple syrup, fresh orange juice, cinnamon, ginger and deep rich flavors from a little port wine.  Sweet, tangy and the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving and Christmas table this season!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Healthy Cranberry Sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 109kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup port wine (or water)
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1/4 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 2 cinnamon sticks

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan over medium-heat, mix together the cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, maple syrup, port wine, cinnamon sticks and fresh ginger.
  • Bring the cranberry mixture to a boil.  Reduce the heat, cover and let the cranberry sauce simmer for about 10 minutes on the stove, stirring frequently.  Once the cranberries start to pop and soften, turn the heat off so that the sauce doesn’t get too mushy.  The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
  • Feel free to leave some of the cranberries whole or you can mash them using a fork or the back of your spoon.  Let the sauce cool for about 20 or 30 minutes, serve and enjoy!  You can also garnish your cranberry sauce with extra orange zest or some fresh herbs to make a pretty presentation.

Nutrition

Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.3g | Protein: 0.2g | Sodium: 0.4mg | Fiber: 2.7g | Sugar: 16.9g

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Honey Butter Dinner Rolls

These pull-apart Honey Butter Dinner Rolls are light, fluffy and made without any yeast, eggs or oil.  Infused with honey and fresh herbs, these Parker House-style dinner rolls are perfect for your holiday table this season!

These pull-apart Honey Butter Dinner Rolls are light, fluffy and made without any yeast, eggs or oil.  Infused with honey and fresh herbs, these Parker House-style dinner rolls are perfect for your holiday table this season!

These pull-apart Honey Butter Dinner Rolls are light, fluffy and made without any yeast, eggs or oil.  Infused with honey and fresh herbs, these Parker House-style dinner rolls are perfect for your holiday table this season!
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These pull-apart honey butter dinner rolls are absolutely delicious and you’ll never believe how easy they are to make!  Just 5 simple ingredients and these homemade dinner rolls come together in just 30 minutes, no need to wait for the bread to rise.  I have seen this viral 2-ingredient dough recipe all over so I had to try it for myself!  The secret ingredient?  Greek yogurt!  I also mixed in some fresh herbs and honey which make these rolls just perfect for the holidays.  The result is a buttery crisp exterior while being warm and fluffy on the inside.  So, so good and I honestly couldn’t believe how easy they were to make!

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

  • A lighter take on classic dinner rolls!
  • Easily made with just self-rising flour, protein-packed Greek yogurt, honey and fresh herbs.
  • No yeast needed in these rolls so they come together very quickly.
  • This recipe also makes a delicious pizza dough!
These pull-apart Honey Butter Dinner Rolls are light, fluffy and made without any yeast, eggs or oil.  Infused with honey and fresh herbs, these Parker House-style dinner rolls are perfect for your holiday table this season!

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • self-rising flour – this is a mixture of all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt which allows these dinner rolls to rise without using any yeast.  If you don’t have any self-rising flour, you can easily make your own by using regular all-purpose flour and adding in 2 teaspoons of baking powder.  You can also make these rolls gluten-free by using gluten-free self-rising flour (or see instructions below on how to make your own).
  • greek yogurt – I used plain full-fat Greek yogurt which adds a good amount of protein to these rolls, but you could also use vanilla flavored yogurt as it would give these rolls an extra touch of sweetness.  Sour cream will also work in place of the yogurt if you prefer to use that.
  • honey – the addition of honey both in the rolls and brushed on top just makes these rolls sweet, cozy and delicious!
  • butter – you only need about one tablespoon of melted butter to brush on top of the rolls once they come out of the oven to give them that buttery flavor we love in a dinner roll.  I used unsalted butter since I like to sprinkle a little flaky sea salt on top as well.
  • fresh herbs – I used a mixture of fresh sage and fresh thyme in these rolls, but rosemary would be amazing as well!  We are adding fresh herbs to the dough as well as sprinkling on top once they are done.
  • salt – this is needed to season the rolls and I like to sprinkle on a little extra flaky sea salt after baking!
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How to Make Honey Butter Dinner Rolls

  1. Make the dough.  In a large mixing bowl using a spatula (or you could use a stand mixer using the dough hook attachment), mix together the self-rising flour, Greek yogurt, honey, fresh herbs and salt until all combined and a dough forms.  If your dough is too sticky, feel free to add in a little extra flour until the dough is easy to work with.
  2. Form into rolls.  Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and get a little flour on your hands so that the dough doesn’t stick.  Knead the dough a few times until you have a nice smooth ball of dough then cut into 12 even sections with a dough cutter or knife. Roll each section of dough into balls and arrange them in a prepared 11×7 small baking dish, making sure they are just touching to get pull apart-style rolls.
  3. Bake.  Place the rolls in the oven and bake at 375 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes (mine came out perfect at 32 minutes), until tops are golden brown.  Whisk together some melted butter, honey and fresh herbs and brush over the tops of the rolls.  Sprinkle with some flaky sea salt, if desired, and pull the rolls apart to serve warm.  Enjoy!
These pull-apart Honey Butter Dinner Rolls are light, fluffy and made without any yeast, eggs or oil.  Infused with honey and fresh herbs, these Parker House-style dinner rolls are perfect for your holiday table this season!

How to Make Gluten Free Self-Rising Flour

To easily make gluten-free self-rising flour, simply mix together 1 cup gluten-free 1 to 1 baking flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.  You just want to make sure whatever flour you use has xantham gum in the ingredients as that is an important baking binder needed to make these rolls.  If your flour doesn’t have xantham gum, just add in a teaspoon to your flour mixture.  You can store this flour in a sealed, airtight container in your pantry for up to 6 months.

Tips, Tricks and Substitutions

  • If you don’t have any self-rising flour, feel free to use all-purpose flour and add in 2 teaspoons of baking powder plus an extra 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
  • You can easily make these rolls gluten-free by using GF self-rising flour or make your own by mixing gluten-free flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt together.  Just make sure your flour contains xantham gum and if it doesn’t, simply add a teaspoon to your flour mixture.
  • I baked these pull-apart rolls Parker House style because that is what we always enjoyed growing up, but you could easily spread the dough rounds out on a baking sheet for individual round rolls.
  • To get crisper golden tops on the rolls, make an egg wash using one large egg light whisked and brush on top of the rolls before baking.
  • To make these rolls more savory you could add in some shredded cheese along with some garlic and fresh herbs.
  • These would also make great breakfast rolls with added sausage, eggs and cheese!

Prepping and Storage

To Prep:  You can easily make the dough ahead of time and store in a sealed, airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.  This dough is also great for pizza so you can store extra dough for a variety of uses.

To Store:  You can store leftover baked rolls in a sealed-airtight container at room temperature for 4 to 5 days, but I recommend enjoying these as fresh as possible as they tend to get chewy after a few days.  Feel free to warm rolls up in the microwave for a few seconds to soften them again.

To Freeze:  You can also freeze these dinner rolls for up to 3 months in your freezer.  When ready to enjoy, first thaw them overnight in the fridge and then wrap them in aluminum foil on a baking pan and reheat in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 10 minutes.

These pull-apart Honey Butter Dinner Rolls are light, fluffy and made without any yeast, eggs or oil.  Infused with honey and fresh herbs, these Parker House-style dinner rolls are perfect for your holiday table this season!

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These pull-apart Honey Butter Dinner Rolls are light, fluffy and made without any yeast, eggs or oil.  Infused with honey and fresh herbs, these Parker House-style dinner rolls are perfect for your holiday table this season!
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword Honey Butter Dinner Rolls
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 93kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cup self-rising flour NOT regular flour
  • 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 1/2 tsp fresh herbs (I used sage and thyme)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Optional topping: flaky sea salt

For the honey butter topping:

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 tsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp fresh herbs

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl using a spatula (or you could use a stand mixer using the dough hook attachment), mix together the self-rising flour, Greek yogurt, honey, fresh herbs and salt until all combined and a dough forms.  If your dough is too sticky, feel free to add in a little extra flour until the dough is easy to work with.
  • Place the dough on a floured surface and get a little flour on your hands so that the dough doesn’t stick.  Knead the dough a few times until you have a nice smooth ball of dough then cut into 12 even sections using a dough cutter or knife.  Roll each section of dough into balls and arrange them in a prepared 11×7 small baking dish, making sure they are just touching to get pull apart-style rolls.
  • Place the rolls in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes (mine came out perfect at 32 minutes), until the tops are golden brown.
  • Whisk together the melted butter, honey and fresh herbs, brushing the butter mixture over top of the baked rolls.  Sprinkle with some flaky salt, if desired, and pull the rolls apart to serve warm.  Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll | Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.6g | Protein: 4.6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Cholesterol: 2.5mg | Sodium: 270.2mg | Sugar: 3.2g

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Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies that are soft, chewy, and absolutely delicious with gooey chocolate chips in every bite!  These gluten-free cookies are made with wholesome ingredients and use zero oil or refined sugar for the perfect sweet treat!

Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies that are soft, chewy, and absolutely delicious with gooey chocolate chips in every bite!  These gluten-free cookies are made with wholesome ingredients and use zero oil or refined sugar for the perfect sweet treat!

Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies that are soft, chewy, and absolutely delicious with gooey chocolate chips in every bite!  These gluten-free cookies are made with wholesome ingredients and use zero oil or refined sugar for the perfect sweet treat everyone will enjoy!
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These are hands down the absolute BEST chocolate chip cookies!  Soft and chewy on the inside with crisp edges and gooey chocolate chips in every bite.  These cookies are also quick and easy to make with no chilling necessary so you can whip these right up and satisfy that sweet tooth in just minutes!  Everyone needs a healthy cookie recipe in their arsenal and this one definitely does not disappoint.  This recipe has been on my site for years, but I have tweaked the recipe based on reader suggestions and re-tested several times to bring you the perfect healthy chocolate chip cookie!

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

  • Taste like classic chocolate chip cookies, but with wholesome ingredients!
  • Gluten-free, grain-free and made with zero oil or refined sugar.
  • Crispy edges with soft, chewy centers make these such a crowdpleaser.
  • Perfect for everyday baking or make them festive for the holidays!
Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies that are soft, chewy, and absolutely delicious with gooey chocolate chips in every bite!  These gluten-free cookies are made with wholesome ingredients and use zero oil or refined sugar for the perfect sweet treat everyone will enjoy!

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • almond flour – this is a tasty gluten-free/low carb flour that has great flavor and healthy fats, just make sure to use almond flour and not almond meal.  I don’t recommend swapping out the almond flour for any other type of flour as this recipe has been tailored and tested specific with these ingredients.
  • coconut flour – this is the key to making these cookies deliciously chewy and works really well with the almond flour.
  • baking soda – this acts as a leavening agent to help these cookies bake up nicely and gives them that chewy texture.
  • butter – we are only using 3 tablespoons of butter in these cookies and it really makes these cookies so delicious with amazing flavor, but you could substitute coconut oil if you prefer.
  • almond butter – allows us to use less butter in this recipe and helps these cookies bake up nicely.
  • cane sugar – naturally sweetens these cookies without using any refined sugar, but coconut sugar, brown sugar or any type of granulated sugar will work.
  • maple syrup – adds a little extra sweetness to these cookies and more depth of flavor, but feel free to use honey or additional cane sugar if that is all you have on hand.
  • egg – you’ll need 1 large egg for this recipe.
  • vanilla extract – enhances the flavor of these cookies.
  • salt – we are using sea salt in these cookies to add more flavor along with sprinkling some Maldon sea salt flakes over top at the end which really takes these cookies to another level!
  • chocolate chips – I used Lily’s chocolate chips which are gluten-free, vegan and sweetened with stevia making the sugar content really low while still having that delicious chocolate flavor!  You could also of course use regular or even dark chocolate chips, but the sugar content will be much higher.

How to Make Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies

  1. Mix ingredients. In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or using an electric mixer, cream together the butter, almond butter, egg, sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.  In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda and salt.
  2. Make batter.  Pour the wet ingredients in with the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula or wooden spoon until all combined then gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  3. Bake cookies. Using a medium cookie scoop, drop 1-inch cookie dough balls onto a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper or baking mat (you should get about 20 cookies) and press down on the tops of the cookies to flatten them a bit.  Bake cookies in the oven at 350 degrees F for 13 to 15 minutes until cookies are golden and edges are crisp.
  4. Cool.  Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking pan for 5 minutes then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies that are soft, chewy, and absolutely delicious with gooey chocolate chips in every bite!  These gluten-free cookies are made with wholesome ingredients and use zero oil or refined sugar for the perfect sweet treat everyone will enjoy!

Prepping and Storage

To Store:  These cookies will last at room temperature stored in a sealed, airtight container on the counter for 3 to 4 days.  You can also store these in the refrigerator to keep them longer for up to 7 days.

To Freeze:  For longer storage, these cookies can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months.  When ready to enjoy, transfer them to the fridge to thaw overnight or let them thaw completely on the countertop at room temperature.  You can also freeze the cookie dough as well!

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Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies that are soft, chewy, and absolutely delicious with gooey chocolate chips in every bite!  These gluten-free cookies are made with wholesome ingredients and use zero oil or refined sugar for the perfect sweet treat!

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Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies that are soft, chewy, and absolutely delicious with gooey chocolate chips in every bite!  These gluten-free cookies are made with wholesome ingredients and use zero oil or refined sugar for the perfect sweet treat!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 20
Calories 140kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups almond flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1/4 cup almond butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup cane sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips I used Lily’s chocolate chips
  • Flaky sea salt for sprinkling after baking

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or using an electric mixer, cream together the butter, almond butter, egg, sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.  In a separate bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda and salt.
  • Pour the wet ingredients in with the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula until all combined then gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Using a medium cookie scoop, drop 1-inch cookie dough balls onto a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silpat baking mat (you should get about 20 cookies) and press down on the tops of the cookies to flatten them a bit.
  • Bake cookies in the oven for 13 to 15 minutes until cookies are slightly golden and edges are crisp.
  • Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.  Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely and sprinkle with flaky sea salt (highly recommend this!)

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.8g | Protein: 3.5g | Fat: 10.8g | Saturated Fat: 2.9g | Sodium: 84.2mg | Fiber: 3.3g | Sugar: 5.2g

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Spider Balls

Get festive this Halloween with these tasty Chocolate Peanut Butter Spider Balls made with just 5 simple ingredients and zero baking required!  The perfect sweet and salty treats that are easy to make and your kids will love!

Get festive this Halloween with these tasty Chocolate Peanut Butter Spider Balls made with just 5 simple ingredients and zero baking required!  The perfect sweet and salty treats that are easy to make and your kids will love!

Get festive this Halloween with these tasty Chocolate Peanut Butter Spider Balls made with just 5 simple ingredients and zero baking required!  The perfect sweet and salty treats that are easy to make and your kids will love!
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Halloween is right around the corner and these little chocolate peanut butter spider balls are the perfect sweet treat to get festive this holiday!  Not only are they easy to make, but you only need are a few simple ingredients and there is no baking required.  These balls are made with oat flour, creamy peanut butter, vanilla and sweetened with a little honey all coated in melted dark chocolate (I always use Lily’s dark chocolate chips which are naturally sweetened with stevia making the sugar content really low).  Finish them off with some fun candy eyes and pretzel “legs” which gives these chocolate peanut butter balls the perfect blend of sweet and salty!

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

  • Only 5 simple ingredients and zero baking required!
  • Tastes like a Reese’s peanut butter cup that melts in your mouth, but healthier!
  • Kid (and adult) approved 👍🏼 and your kids will have a blast making them with you.
  • Perfect sweet and salty Halloween treats for next party!
Get festive this Halloween with these tasty Chocolate Peanut Butter Spider Balls made with just 5 simple ingredients and zero baking required!  The perfect sweet and salty treats that are easy to make and your kids will love!

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • oat flour – this acts as a binder for these balls and if you don’t have any oat flour you can easily make your own by blending old fashioned oats (or instant oats) in a blender or food processor for about 60 seconds.  Any type of flour should work though in this recipe!
  • peanut butter – I used creamy natural peanut butter without any added sugar, but you could use almond butter or any other nut butter if you prefer and SunButter is a great option if you have any nut allergies.
  • honey – naturally sweetens these chocolate peanut butter balls without using refined sugar, but you could also use maple syrup or other natural sweetener.
  • vanilla extract – boost of flavor!
  • chocolate chips – I used Lily’s dark chocolate chips which are gluten-free, vegan and sweetened with stevia making the sugar content really low and they taste delicious!  You could also of course use regular chocolate chips to coat these balls, but the sugar content will be much higher.
  • coconut oil – I like mixing in a little coconut oil when melting the chocolate because it makes the chocolate a little thicker and really helps create that perfect shell when it hardens without affecting the taste, but feel free to leave this out if you don’t have any.
  • pretzels – I used thin pretzels and broke off the pieces to create the “legs” on these spiders and they also added some saltiness
  • candy eyes – you’ll need some fun candy eyes to bring these cute little spiders to life!
Get festive this Halloween with these tasty Chocolate Peanut Butter Spider Balls made with just 5 simple ingredients and zero baking required!  The perfect sweet and salty treats that are easy to make and your kids will love!

How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

  1. Make the dough. In a small bowl, combine oat flour, peanut butter, vanilla and honey mixing well with a spatula or an electric mixer until all combined and the dough is smooth.  Cover and chill the dough in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or up to an hour as this will firm up the dough and make it easier to roll the balls.
  2. Roll into balls.  Using a small cookie scoop, roll the peanut butter mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.  You should get about 18 balls.
  3. Melt the chocolate.  Pour chocolate chips and coconut oil into the pot of a double boiler, or you can simply use a metal or glass bowl on top of a saucepan with about an inch of water in it.  As the water heats up, the chocolate will begin to melt and you should continually stir it with a spatula until nice and smooth.  You can also melt the chocolate in the microwave at 30 second intervals until melted.
  4. Coat the balls and chill.  Dip each ball into the chocolate, making sure it is completely coated, and lift the balls out using a dipping fork (or regular fork) and place them back on the cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.  Once all the peanut butter balls are coated in chocolate, please them in the freezer for about 30 minutes until chocolate has hardened and set.
  5. Decorate!  While the chocolate balls are setting, break apart the pretzels into smaller pieces to create the spider legs (you’ll need about 108 pieces).  Pour the leftover chocolate into a piping bag or Ziplock baggy and snip off a tiny corner on the end.  When ready to decorate, pipe the chocolate onto the end of each pretzel piece and glue them onto the balls.  You’ll need 6 pretzel “legs” per ball (3 on each side) and you will also pipe the chocolate onto the candy eyes to stick those on as well.
  6. Storing.  You can either serve these immediately or store in the fridge or freezer until ready to enjoy as these chocolate peanut butter balls need to be kept cold as they will get really soft and melty.
Get festive this Halloween with these tasty Chocolate Peanut Butter Spider Balls made with just 5 simple ingredients and zero baking required!  The perfect sweet and salty treats that are easy to make and your kids will love!

Tips for Making Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

  • You can easily swap out the peanut butter for any type of nut butter!  Some other great options are almond butter, cashew butter and even sunflower seed butter if you have a nut allergy.
  • If you don’t have oat flour, you can easily make your own by blending old fashioned rolled oats (or instant oats) in your food processor or blender for about 60 seconds until they resemble a fine, powdery flour.  Any type of flour or even protein powder should work in this recipe to bind the balls.
  • You can throw in some mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the peanut butter mixture to add some texture and crunch to these balls.
  • Use a small cookie scoop to scoop out the peanut butter balls as this ensures they are all the same size.
  • Make sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to an hour as this makes the dough easier to roll into balls and won’t be as soft.  You’ll also want to chill the balls after dipping them in chocolate so that they can set and harden before decorating.
  • Don’t toss out the leftover chocolate after coating the peanut butter balls!  Pour the rest into a plastic baggy or piping bag, snip off a tiny corner on the end, and we will use the remaining melted chocolate to glue on the candy eyeballs and pretzel “legs”.

Prepping and Storage

To Store:  These chocolate peanut butter balls should be kept cold so you can either store them in a sealed, airtight container for up to 1 week in the fridge, but will last longer in the freezer!  I like to line the container I’m storing them in with some parchment paper so the balls don’t stick.

To Freeze:  I also recommend storing these spider balls in the freezer and they will last up to 3 months.  These balls thaw out quickly when you remove them from the freezer and should be ready to enjoy in an hour or so.

Get festive this Halloween with these tasty Chocolate Peanut Butter Spider Balls made with just 5 simple ingredients and zero baking required!  The perfect sweet and salty treats that are easy to make and your kids will love!

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Get festive this Halloween with these tasty Chocolate Peanut Butter Spider Balls made with just 5 simple ingredients and zero baking required!  The perfect sweet and salty treats that are easy to make and your kids will love!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Chocolate Peanut Butter Spider Balls, Halloween
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 18 Servings
Calories 140kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine oat flour, peanut butter, honey and vanilla, mixing well with a spatula until all combined and the dough is smooth.  Cover and chill the dough in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or up to an hour as this will firm up the dough and make it easier to roll the balls.
  • Using a small cookie scoop, roll the peanut butter mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.  You should get about 18 balls.
  • Pour chocolate chips and coconut oil into the pot of a double boiler, or you can simply use a metal or glass bowl on top of a saucepan with about an inch of water in it.  As the water heats up, the chocolate will begin to melt and you should continually stir with a spatula until nice and smooth.  You could also melt the chocolate in the microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring each time until melted.
  • Dip each ball into the chocolate, making sure it is completely coated, and lift the balls out using a dipping fork (or regular fork) and place them back on the cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.  Once all the peanut butter balls are coated in chocolate, please them in the freezer for about 30 minutes until chocolate is set and hardened.
  • While the chocolate balls are setting, break apart the pretzels into smaller pieces to create the spider legs (you’ll need about 108 pieces).  Pour the leftover chocolate into a piping bag or Ziplock baggy and snip off a tiny corner on the end.
  • When ready to decorate, pipe the chocolate onto the end of each pretzel piece and glue them onto the balls.  You'll need 6 pretzel "legs" per ball (3 on each side) and you will also pipe the chocolate onto the candy eyes to stick those on as well.
  • You can either serve these immediately or store them in the fridge until ready to enjoy as these chocolate peanut butter balls need to be kept cold as they will get really soft and melty.

Nutrition

Serving: 1spider ball | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8.3g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 79.3mg | Fiber: 4.3g | Sugar: 3g

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