Description
Rich chocolate peanut butter energy balls pack a powerful nutritional punch for active souls. Blended from wholesome ingredients like dates, cocoa, and nuts, these no-bake treats deliver delicious fuel to power through workouts or midday slumps.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) medjool dates (about 12 dates)
- ½ cup (120 ml) peanut butter
- ½ cup (120 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder
Binding and Texture Ingredients:
- ⅔ cup (160 ml) coconut flour
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Coating:
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) cocoa powder (for rolling)
Instructions
- Create a uniform texture by combining all ingredients in a food processor, pulsing until the mixture becomes slightly sticky and holds together when gently compressed.
- If the mixture appears too crumbly, gradually introduce water (2 to or 30 to 45 milliliters), processing until the consistency allows for easy ball formation.
- Transfer the processed mixture to the refrigerator and allow it to chill for 15 to 20 minutes, which will help firm up the ingredients and make shaping easier.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon (15 milliliters), portion the chilled mixture into equal-sized segments.
- Gently roll each segment between your palms, creating smooth, compact spheres approximately 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) in diameter.
- Dust each energy ball thoroughly in unsweetened cocoa powder, ensuring complete and even coverage by rolling them carefully.
- Store the vegan chocolate peanut butter energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, allowing for convenient and quick snacking.
Notes
- Energy-boosting snack perfect for quick nutrition without processed sugars.
- Easily customizable by adding different nuts or seeds for variety in texture and flavor.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, maintaining freshness and crunch.
- No baking required, making these balls a super convenient and fast recipe to prepare.
- Packed with protein from peanut butter and natural sweetness from dates, offering sustained energy throughout the day.
- Gluten-free and vegan-friendly, suitable for multiple dietary preferences and wellness goals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 175 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg