A small white desert plate is piled with energy balls

These delectable Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls are one of the most delicious and satisfying treats I know! Even better than that, they are good for you! They are full of antioxidants, fibre, and Omega-3 fatty acids. They fill you with the right kind of energy to keep you going, and help you resist picking up that chocolate bar or bag of chips.

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Just try to keep from eating the whole batch 🙂

Why Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bites are the perfect treat!

If you have kids, these treats make the perfect after-school snack. They are also a great pre- or post-workout treat. If you are like me and need a boost of energy at about 3:00 every day, these are the perfect solution! If you love chocolate bars but are looking for a healthy alternative, you’ve found it here!!

What makes these Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls so healthy?

flat lay picture of bowls filled with dates, oats, chia seeds, cacao, and peanut butter

Dark chocolate: Chock full of antioxidants, dark chocolate is good for the brain, the heart, and the skin! Choose 70% dark chocolate or darker to ensure the most health benefits and least added sugar.
Dates: A great natural sugar substitute, dates actually help balance blood sugar. They also help with bone health and are very high in fibre. Another great antioxidant food.
Oats: Rich in fibre, oats will keep you feeling fuller longer. They also lower cholesterol and improve blood sugar control.
Chia seeds: Chia seeds are loaded with fibre, antioxidants, protien, and Omega-3 fatty acids. They are a super food. What more can I say?!
Raw cacao powder: Different than cocoa, cacao is chocolate in it’s rawest form. It may reduce the risk of heart attacks, aids in heart health, and balances mood. Also a great source of antioxidants.
Peanut butter: A healthy source of protein and many vitamins and minerals. Also a good source of magnesium, something lacking in many Western diets.

How to make Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls

One reason I love energy balls is because they are so easy to make! This recipe only has 6 ingredients that are simply blended together.

Looking inside a food processor at the pulsed dates.

I always soak my dates first to help ensure they are moist enough to puree fairly smooth (you don’t want to make a paste, but do want them pulsed fairly well).

oats, peanut butter, chia seeds, chocolate chunks, cacao in a food processor

After pulsing my dates in a food processor, I add all of my other ingredients. The blend of cacao powder and dark chocolate give these energy balls a deep, rich, chocolatey taste. In addition, the creamy peanut butter adds a sweet nuttiness, while the chia seeds give each bite the perfect bit of crunch

I like to use a small cookie scoop to measure out my ‘dough’. This way every treat is the same size (and keeps my kids from fussing about who got a bigger piece…).

Double chocolate energy balls on a white table

These Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls keep well in the fridge for about a week (if you can keep them around that long!). You may also freeze them in an airtight container for longer storage if needed.

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Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls

This recipe is so good you won’t believe it’s so healthy! A favourite of kids and adults alike, these energy balls are the perfect midday snack. High in fibre, Omega-3s, and antioxidants. Sweet, nutty, and oh so chocolatey. Energy ball perfection!

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Dessert, Snack

Keyword: chocolate peanut butter energy balls

Servings: 15 balls

Ingredients

1 heaping cup pitted dates
2/3 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup roughly chopped dark chocolate
3 tbsp natural, organic smooth peanut butter
1 1/2 tbsp raw cacao powder
1 tbsp chia seeds

Instructions

Soak dates in warm water for 10-15 minutes. Drain.
Pulse dates in food processor until well-chopped. You’re looking for a texture that is somewhat smooth but with small pieces of dates still intact.
Add to blender oats, dark chocolate, peanut butter, raw cacao powder, and chia seeds. Pulse until well blended and mixture comes together. Do not make a paste. There should still be some texture but be smooth enough to form balls.
Using a 1″ cookie scoop or spoon, form dough into 1 inch balls with your hands. If dough is too sticky, add another tbsp cacao. If it is too thick, add a tsp of water at a time.
Refrigerate energy balls to help them firm up, or eat them immediately.
Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls will keep in the refrigerator for approx. 1 week. Freeze in an airtight container for longer storage if desired.

Notes

Feel free to change up the ingredients to make this recipe:

dairy free (with dairy-free chocolate),
gluten-free (with gluten-free oats),
nut-free (with nut butter alternatives like seed butter).

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