Spiced Sacha Inchi Peanut Butter Balls

Updated: Jun 07, 2023

Spiced Sacha Inchi Peanut Butter Balls
General Information
  • Desserts
  • Sweet
  • 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-Free
  • 20-25 balls

Ingredients

  • Peanut Butter
    Peanut butter
  • applesauce
    Applesauce
  • ground allspice
    Ground allspice
  • ground cinnamon
    Ground cinnamon
  • ground ginger
    Ground ginger
  • Ground nutmeg
    Ground nutmeg
  • Ground cloves
    Ground cloves
  • chocolate chips
    Chocolate chips
  • coconut oil
    Coconut oil
  • Coconut flour
    Coconut flour
  • Brown Sugar
    Brown sugar
  • 4 teaspoons of HerbaZest Sacha Inchi Powder
  • 1/4 cup of peanut butter (creamy)
  • 4 tablespoons of applesauce (unsweetened)
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger
  • Ground nutmeg (two small pinches)
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves
  • 1/3 cup of chocolate chips (dark)
  • 2 teaspoons of coconut oil
  • 3 tablespoons of coconut flour
  • 1 tablespoon of brown sugar (or coconut sugar)

Directions

Nutrition-oriented people know that the best way to handle sudden cravings without making regretful choices is to always have a healthy dessert on hand. Luckily, these peanut butter protein balls with sacha inchi do the trick.

Sacha inchi, along with peanuts, makes these balls rich in plant-based protein, especially helpful for energy and proper muscle growth. A mixture of gingerbread-like spices also offers a multitude of health benefits. Cinnamon and ginger, for example, enhance digestive function, while nutmeg and allspice help reduce inflammation. The addition of apple sauce offers dietary fiber and turns these peanut butter balls into a moist and tender delight.

  1. Place all of the ingredients, except for the chocolate chips and coconut oil, in a bowl. Mix until it achieves uniform consistency. Adjust the sweetness and spiciness according to your preference.(5 minutes)
  2. Form the dough into bite-sized balls (add a little more coconut flour if the dough is too soft and does not hold form). Place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for an hour.(1 hour)
  3. Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a double-boiler. Take the balls out of the fridge and dip each of them one by one until coated. Place them back on the parchment paper and put back in the refrigerator for half an hour to set.(30 minutes)
  4. Store in the fridge in an airtight container. Enjoy!