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!
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).