Description
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Balls are a quick, no-bake snack packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, dates, chia and flax seeds, and rich peanut butter. Perfect for a healthy energy boost, they’re naturally sweetened and easy to make, offering a delicious combination of nutty, chocolaty flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Energy Balls Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup pitted dates
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon flax seeds
- â…“ cup mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
Instructions
- Blend Dates and Peanut Butter: In a food processor, combine the pitted dates and peanut butter. Blend until the mixture becomes smooth and sticky, forming the base of the energy balls.
- Add Dry Ingredients and Pulse: Add the rolled oats, chia seeds, and flax seeds to the mixture. Pulse the processor until all ingredients are well combined but still retain a slightly coarse texture for bite.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Stir in the mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate gently, or pulse just a couple of times to evenly distribute without breaking down the chips too much.
- Form Balls: Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls, ensuring they are compact and hold together well.
- Chill to Firm Up: Place the energy balls in the refrigerator and chill for 20 to 30 minutes to let them firm up. Once set, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Notes
- Use medjool dates for natural sweetness and easier blending.
- Peanut butter can be substituted with almond or cashew butter for variation.
- For an extra nutritional boost, add a teaspoon of protein powder to the mix.
- If mixture is too sticky to roll, wet your hands slightly or chill the mixture before shaping.
- Energy balls can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw in the fridge before eating.
