Snickers Energy Balls (Print View)
A decadent no-bake treat with dates, peanut butter, and chocolate.
# 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 Steps:
01 - In a food processor, combine pitted Medjool dates and rolled oats. Pulse until a coarse, sticky mixture forms.
02 - Add creamy peanut butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, honey (or maple syrup), and a pinch of sea salt to the processor. Process until the dough begins to come together.
03 - Transfer the mixture into a mixing bowl. Fold in chopped roasted peanuts and mini dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
04 - Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls using your hands. Ensure they are compact and hold their shape.
05 - Place energy balls on a tray lined with parchment paper. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to firm up.
06 - Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week for optimal freshness.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- They taste like an indulgent candy bar but are made entirely from whole foods.
- You can whip them up in fifteen minutes without ever turning on the oven.
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- If your dates are dry and stiff, soak them in warm water for ten minutes before processing or your dough will fall apart.
- The mixture might feel too sticky at first, but the cold temperature from the fridge fixes that texture perfectly.
03 -
- Line your work surface with a piece of parchment paper to keep your hands from getting sticky while rolling.
- Use a cookie scoop with a release mechanism to ensure every ball is the exact same size.