Snickers Energy Balls (Print Page)

No-bake, chocolate-peanut butter energy bites with dates and roasted 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

# Directions:

01 - In a food processor, combine dates and oats. 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 -
  • You get that rich chocolate and peanut butter satisfaction without the heavy sugar crash.
  • They come together in mere minutes but disappear just as fast from the counter.
02 -
  • If your dates are hard and dry, soak them in warm water for ten minutes first or the dough will be too crumbly.
  • Pressing extra peanuts into the outside before chilling makes them look and taste even more like the candy bar.
03 -
  • Wet your hands slightly with water before rolling to prevent the dough from sticking to your palms.
  • Use a cookie scoop for perfectly uniform sized balls every single time.

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