Holiday desserts don’t have to be heavy, sugary, or tough on your digestion. These Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter Fiber Balls are the perfect proof. They’re rich, satisfying, kid-friendly, and secretly packed with gut-loving fiber—making them the ideal sweet bite to end a holiday meal or keep in the freezer for quick treats all season long.
Created by our holistic health coach and reviewed by a gastroenterologist, this dessert layers creamy peanut butter, crunchy puffed rice, and antioxidant-rich dark chocolate with a boost of Hilma’s Daily Fiber. Each ball delivers about 1.5 grams of fiber, making this indulgent treat one your microbiome can get behind.
They’re no-bake, freezer-friendly, and festive enough for any holiday dessert spread. You can roll them in sprinkles, add flaky sea salt, or dress them up with chopped nuts—they’re endlessly customizable and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Makes ~20 balls • ~1.5 g fiber per ball
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¾ cup creamy peanut butter (about half a 15 oz jar)
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¼ cup unsalted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
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2–3 tbsp pure maple syrup (sweeten to taste)
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1 cup puffed rice cereal
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1 cup dark or semisweet chocolate chips
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1 tbsp coconut oil (for melting chocolate)
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5 servings Hilma’s Daily Fiber (30 g total fiber)
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Optional: flaky sea salt, chopped nuts, or sprinkles
Instructions
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In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine peanut butter and butter until smooth.
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Add maple syrup and Hilma’s fiber powder, mixing until well combined.
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Stir in puffed rice cereal until fully coated.
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Chill the mixture in the fridge for 30–45 minutes.
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Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
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Freeze for 15–20 minutes.
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Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in short intervals until smooth.
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Dip each ball in melted chocolate, then add your toppings.
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Chill until firm. Store in the fridge or freezer.
Our Gastroenterologist’s Tips
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Hilma’s Daily Fiber adds ~1.5 g of fiber per ball to support healthy digestion—especially helpful during heavy holiday meals.
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Dark chocolate (70%+) provides antioxidants and a richer, less sugary base that’s easier on your gut.
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Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with minerals and no refined sugar, making this a gentler dessert option.
Rich, chocolatey, and microbiome-friendly, these fiber balls are the dessert everyone will reach for after a big holiday meal. Want me to write a version for social, email, or recipe cards next?
Created by our holistic health coach and reviewed by a gastroenterologist.
