Chocolate Earth Balls

Name: Chocolate Earth Balls
Ingredients: 1 cup peanut butter; 1/3 cup honey; 2 teaspoons carob powder or 2 teaspoons unsweetened organic cocoa powder; 1/2 cup raisins; 3/4 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut, divided; 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (gluten-free, if desired); 1/4 cup sesame seeds; 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.)

8 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup honey
2 teaspoons carob powder or 2 teaspoons unsweetened organic cocoa powder
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut, divided
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (gluten-free, if desired)
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.)

Directions

1

Before measuring the peanut butter, stir it up well.
2

Mix the peanut butter, honey and carob or cocoa powder until well combined. Stir in the raisins and 2 tablespoons of the coconut. Stir in the chocolate chips.
3

Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
4

Place the remaining coconut, sesame seeds and nuts into 3 separate bowls. Using a spoon, scoop small heaps of the peanut mixture from the bowl; roll into 1 1/4-inch balls. Rolling is easier if you form a rough ball, roll in the coconut, and then continue rolling into a more perfect shape. Roll each finished ball in more coconut, sesame seeds and chopped nuts.
5

Arrange the balls on a plate, cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.