Chocolate Date Peanut Butter Balls
Servings 18 energy balls
Sweet and nutty with the perfect chewy texture, these no bake chocolate date peanut butter balls are the most delicious way to get an energy boost before or after a workout! You only need a handful of simple, wholesome ingredients and about 15 minutes to make 18 bites, perfect for stashing in the freezer for later. Great for satisfying a sweet tooth, too!
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dates, packed
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup peanuts, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, process the dates until they’re broken down and form a paste-like consistency. Stop the processor a few times to scrape down the sides.
- Add the oats, peanut butter, peanuts, vanilla and salt and to the food processor. Process until well combined. If the dough seems too crumbly, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time, blending after each addition, until the mixture is sticky enough to form into balls without crumbling apart (I added 1 tablespoon).
- Add the chocolate chips and pulse a few times to break down and combine. Place dough mixture in the freezer for about 15 minutes to allow it to firm up slightly.
- Roll the dough into 18 bite-sized balls. Next, flatten each with a fork or the palm of your hand, fixing any larger cracks along the edges with your fingers.
- Store in the fridge for at least an hour before serving to allow the balls to firm up.
Notes
- If your dates are extra hard, soak them in boiling water for at least 10 minutes.
- Due to the oil in the natural peanut butter, the mixture may seem a bit oily when you're rolling it into balls. Once you store the balls in the fridge or freezer, the oiliness will disappear.
- For equal-sized balls, use a cookie scoop to scoop up the mixture before rolling it into balls.
Nutrition
Calories: 79kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0.03mgSodium: 36mgPotassium: 111mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.3mg
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