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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
The BEST chocolate peanut butter protein balls. These no bake energy balls with dates, chia seeds, and oats are the perfect healthy snack.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 14
Calories: 103 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups Medjool dates pitted (about 10 dates)
- ¼ cup peanut butter plus 2 tablespoons
- ¾ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds you can also use ground flaxseeds, hempseed, or an additional tablespoon of oats
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
Instructions
- If your dates are dry, put them in a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Let sit 10 minutes to rehydrate, then drain and pat dry.
- Place the dates in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Pulse several times until the dates break into small bits and form a ball that sticks to the side of the bowl.
- Add the oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, chia seeds, and salt.
- Pulse until the mixture is broken down and in small pieces but not completely smooth. Add the cocoa powder and pulse to combine. (At this point, the dough will look like crumbs, but when you scoop some into your hand and press to roll it into a ball, it should hold together easily. If it seems too dry and isn't holding together, add a little peanut butter; if it's too sticky, add a few more oats. The amount you need may vary based upon the brand of peanut butter you use and the moisture of the dates.)
- Roll the dough into balls of your desired size (I did slightly over 1 inch and ended up with 14 energy balls).
- Enjoy immediately (the balls will be soft but delicious) or pop in the refrigerator for 10 or so minutes to allow the balls to set.
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Notes
- energy
- balls
- TO STORE: Leftover chocolate peanut butter energy balls can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.
- TO FREEZE: Frozen protein balls are good for up to 3 months. Let thaw in the refrigerator or overnight.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1(of 14)
Calories
103kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
0.5mg
(0%)
Potassium
153mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
27IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.03mg
(0%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 14Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(of 14) | |
| Calories | 103kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 27IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.