Are you a fan of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups? They are my all-time favorite candy.
I actually LOVE the Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs they have at Easter time even more because there is more peanut butter… the best part!
But this Easter, I’m trying to stay away from the temptation of buying a bag of Easter candy because, well, I’m 36 weeks pregnant–meaning I’m trying to eat somewhat healthy so I don’t gain 50 pounds. And of course… so that the baby gets the right nutrients as well.
Plus, I’m having a lot of migraines. Delicious desserts are not always the best cure for those.
So instead of buying a big bag of candy, I made these Peanut Butter Balls. They taste almost exactly like Reese’s Peanut Butter cups… and honestly, they are probably just as bad for me!! Ha ha.
But at least this way I have to put forth some effort to make them before I can eat them and they aren’t just sitting there in a bag waiting to be opened.
I basically used a recipe that my mom had for Peanut Butter Bars and just changed it up a tiny bit to make delicious bite-size balls!
- 2½ cups graham crackers
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups peanut butter
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 1 cup bittersweet chocolate melted
- Crush or blend your graham crackers so that they are fine!
- Mix graham crackers, powdered sugar, peanut butter and butter. Don't worry about getting your hands dirty, that's how you get it mixed well!
- Refrigerate for about an hour.
- Form peanut butter mixture into balls.
- Dip into melted chocolate and set on a tray, stick in the freezer for about an hour to set up!
This post is a part of the #peanutbutterbash! If you’re a Peanut Butter lover, too and are interested in joining the monthly Peanut Butter Bash… be sure to visit our facebook page.
It’s such a fun challenge each month to figure out a fun and unique way to combine peanut butter with a mystery ingredient… If you’ve missed any of the previous Peanut Butter Bash recipes, be sure the check them out.
Peanut Butter & Chocolate Protein Milkshake
Peanut Butter and Oatmeal Bars
Also, be sure to check out all the other delicious Peanut Butter and Graham Cracker treats from the Peanut Butter Bash this month….
Lori Who Needs A Cape? says
These sound fabulous Carisa! They wouldn’t last long at my house 🙂
Carisa says
Thanks Lori! I didn’t make the whole batch at once so that I wouldn’t eat too much!
Abby says
These look so yummy Carisa! Seeing recipes like this make me miss treats so much! And I love that you have printable recipes!
Carisa says
Thanks Abby! I’m so sorry to tempt you! 🙂 How much longer can you last without sweets!
Miranda @ Cookie Dough & Oven Mitt says
Oh yum! I love Reese’s peanut butter cups! These look incredibly simple to make! Good for you for trying to be healthy during your pregnancy!
Carisa says
Thanks Miranda!! They are super simple.
Stephanie says
These look so delicious!
Carisa says
Thanks!! They are one of my favorite treats!