These peanut butter truffles are the perfect sweet-and-salty treat for the holidays or any time you want something special. Grain-free and made with simple ingredients, the soft peanut butter centers are coated in dark chocolate and finished with flaky sea salt for a delightful contrast of textures and flavors.
I had a relaxing weekend—put up a small Christmas tree, watched a few movies, and enjoyed some downtime—which is exactly the kind of mood that calls for making easy, crowd-pleasing treats. I made these truffles as a last-minute addition to the Thanksgiving dessert spread, and they disappeared quickly. If you want something different from pies and cakes, these are a great choice: simple, fast, and always popular.
The recipe uses basic pantry staples: peanut butter, honey, vanilla, a pinch of sea salt, and coconut flour to bind the centers. For the coating, melt dark chocolate with a little coconut oil and finish each truffle with flaky sea salt—a small touch that makes a big difference. For best results, choose a natural peanut butter that contains only peanuts and a bit of salt—avoid nut butters with added oils or sweeteners.
All you need:
- Peanut butter (natural, peanuts + salt only)
- Honey
- Vanilla extract
- Sea salt (a pinch in the dough, flaky salt for topping)
- Coconut flour
- Dark chocolate for coating
The contrast between the creamy peanut butter center and the crisp chocolate shell sprinkled with flaky sea salt is irresistible. These truffles are quick to prepare and easy to scale, so they’re ideal for gatherings or for keeping in the fridge as a ready-made snack.
Tips: start with 1/3 cup coconut flour and add more only as needed—one tablespoon at a time—until the mixture can be rolled into balls. Chill the rolled centers in the freezer so they hold their shape while you dip them in chocolate. Don’t skip the flaky salt on top; it elevates the flavor and provides a pleasing crunch.
Serve these at your next holiday party or bring a tin to share—everyone will love them. Enjoy!
Healthier Peanut Butter Truffles
- Author: Mia Zarlengo
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
Description
Perfectly sweet and salty peanut butter truffles with a dark chocolate shell and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup peanut butter (natural)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1/3–1/2 cup coconut flour
For the chocolate coating:
- 1/2 cup (4 oz) dark chocolate
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet or large plate with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey, vanilla, and a pinch of sea salt. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Add coconut flour, starting with 1/3 cup. Mix and test whether you can roll the mixture into balls. If it’s too soft, add coconut flour slowly, one tablespoon at a time, up to 1/2 cup total, until it reaches a rollable consistency.
- Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on the parchment-lined sheet or plate. Freeze the balls for 30 minutes so they firm up and are easier to dip.
- Melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil together until smooth—either in short bursts in the microwave or using a double boiler on the stove. Dip each chilled ball into the chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, then place back on the parchment. Immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Refrigerate until the chocolate is set. Store the truffles in the refrigerator and enjoy chilled.