Allergy Friendly Holiday Buckeyes
The ultimate holiday treat, Allergy Friendly Holiday Buckeyes are creamy, nutty delights that everyone can enjoy. Made with wholesome ingredients, these bite-sized snacks are perfect for gatherings or as a thoughtful gift. You'll crave their rich chocolate coating and nutty filling, making them an irresistible choice this season!
Equipment
- Blender
- Food Processor
- Wooden Spoon
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 cup sunflower seeds roasted
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 cup sunbutter
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1 cup organic pure powdered sugar
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 10 oz enjoy life chocolate chips or chunks
- 1 tbsp coconut oil you can use avocado oil if you don’t want the coconut flavor or if you have a tree nut allergy
- 1/4 cup holiday sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Place sunflower seeds, oil, and honey in a food processor and blend until the mixture becomes smooth.
- Place the sunbutter, butter, powdered sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Mix until the ingredients are incorporated, then knead with your hands until a smooth dough forms.
- Roll the sunbutter mixture into balls and place them on a Silpat or parchment paper lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Place chocolate chips and oil in a microwave safe bowl. Heat the chocolate in 30 seconds intervals stirring in between until it is melted. Stir until smooth.
- Remove the buckeye balls from the freezer. Use a toothpick to pick up the frozen sunbutter balls, dip in the melted chocolate, and then place the chocolate dipped balls back on the baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until the chocolate is set.