Peanut Butter Date Energy Balls (no bake recipe)
These Peanut Butter Date Energy Balls are naturally sweetened with Medjool dates, rolled oats, peanut butter, and chocolate chips for the perfect healthy snack. They're no-bake, easy to make, freezer-friendly, and ready in just 10 minutes!
Servings:
20
energy balls
Calories:
97
kcal
Ingredients
- 130 grams old-fashioned rolled oats
- 250 grams pitted Medjool dates
- 130 grams natural creamy peanut butter
- 5 grams (1 teaspoon) vanilla extract
- 20 grams maple syrup
- 1 gram (1/4 teaspoon) salt
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxeed or chia seeds
- 50 grams mini chocolate chips (semi sweet or dark)
- water as needed
Instructions
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Add the rolled oats to a food processor and blend until they resemble a fine flour. Transfer the ground oats to a bowl and set aside.
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Add the Medjool dates, peanut butter, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and salt to the food processor. Process until the dates are broken down and the mixture forms a thick, sticky paste, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
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Return the ground oats to the food processor and pulse just until everything is evenly combined. Avoid overmixing.
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Add the chocolate chips and pulse a few times then transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl and gently fold in the mini chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed.
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If the mixture feels too dry or crumbly to hold together, add 1 teaspoon of water at a time, mixing after each addition, until it easily holds its shape when pressed together.
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Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon (around 20-30 grams), portion the mixture and roll into balls with your hands.
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Place the energy balls in an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
ball
|
Calories:
97
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
14.5
g
|
Protein:
3
g
|
Fat:
3.8
g
|
Nutritional information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation only.
