Introducing Reindeer Cake Pops, the ultimate no-bake delight for this festive season! Crafted with care, they’re ready in just under 30 minutes and boast a blend of wholesome ingredients like almond flour, peanut butter, and chocolate.
Why You’ll Adore This Recipe:
- Reindeer Cake Pops are a breeze to whip up, taking less than 30 minutes.
- Made with simple ingredients like almond flour, peanut butter, and maple syrup, they’re a treat for your taste buds.
- This recipe caters to various dietary preferences—it’s vegan, dairy-free, plant-based, and gluten-free.
- Enjoy the delightful combination of a creamy center and a chocolate coating, reminiscent of a Reese’s peanut butter cup.
- Adorned like Rudolph, these cake pops add a touch of whimsy to your holiday celebrations.
Tips And Tricks:
- Ensure thorough mixing of the wet ingredients before adding the almond flour.
- Use a cookie scoop to create evenly shaped balls.
- Pop the balls into the freezer while you melt the chocolate to help them firm up.
- Opt for melting chocolate with a touch of coconut oil for a smoother texture.
- Chocolate can be melted in the microwave or on the stovetop using a double boiler.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Are these vegan? Yes, as long as you use vegan chocolate and pretzels, these cake pops are fully vegan.
- Are these cake pops gluten-free? Absolutely! Just make sure to use gluten-free pretzels.
- Can I make this recipe nut-free? Certainly! Substitute almond flour with oat flour, starting with 3/4 cup and adjusting as needed.
Reindeer Cake Pops
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup creamy all-natural peanut butter
- ½ tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup vegan dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 tbsp coconut oil for melting chocolate
- 16 gluten-free pretzels
- 16 candy eyes
- 8 red candies for the nose
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Then, stir in almond flour.
- Use a cookie scoop to form dough into balls. Place them on parchment paper and freeze while you melt the chocolate.
- Melt chocolate with coconut oil in the microwave or using a double boiler.
- Dip each ball in melted chocolate, then attach two pretzels for antlers, two candy eyes, and a red candy for the nose.
- Place back on parchment paper and return to the freezer to set for about 20 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
- Thoroughly mix wet ingredients before adding almond flour.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniformity.
- Freeze balls while melting chocolate.
- Consider melting chocolate with coconut oil for smoother consistency.
- Chocolate can be melted in the microwave or on the stovetop using a double boiler.