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peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers a similar texture with lower calories.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate bar (chopped)

Chopped chocolate bars can be less expensive than chips.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia powder

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories while providing sweetness.

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup peanut butter, 1/2 cup butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, mixing until fully incorporated.

Fold in 3 cups rice cereal until evenly distributed.

Form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.

Chill the balls in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup chocolate chips, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.

Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, coating completely.

Roll the chocolate-covered balls in 1 cup coconut flakes until well coated.

Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Refrigerate for another 15-20 minutes until the chocolate hardens.

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