Snickers Energy Balls (Printable)
Wholesome energy bites with dates, peanut butter, and crunchy peanuts.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
03 - 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
04 - 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
→ Snickers Flavors
05 - 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
06 - 1/3 cup mini dark chocolate chips
07 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
08 - Pinch of sea salt
# How-To:
01 - Combine dates and oats in a food processor. Pulse until a coarse, sticky mixture forms.
02 - Add peanut butter, cocoa powder, honey (or maple syrup), and salt. Process until the dough begins to come together.
03 - Transfer the mixture into a bowl. Fold in chopped peanuts and chocolate chips.
04 - Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls with your hands.
05 - Place energy balls on a tray lined with parchment. Chill for at least 20 minutes to firm up.
06 - Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes exactly like a candy bar but fuels your body with real ingredients.
- You can whip up a whole batch in less time than it takes to watch a sitcom episode.
02 -
- Dampen your hands slightly before rolling to prevent the dough from sticking to your fingers.
- If your dates are dry, soak them in warm water for ten minutes before processing.
03 -
- Process the dates first before adding the oats to ensure a smooth paste.
- Freeze a portion of the batch if you wont eat them within a week.