Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls
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Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls
Description
The recipe calls for blending Medjool dates with coconut flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, peanut butter, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the mixture holds together when pressed. The dough is chilled briefly, then shaped into balls and rolled in cocoa powder for an even coating. The result is a dense, fudgy texture with deep chocolate and peanut butter notes balanced by the natural sweetness of the dates.
These energy balls are suitable as quick snacks or part of meal prep, offering portable nutrition. Their vegan ingredients and lack of refined sugars make them a plant-based treat. Adding a small amount of water helps achieve the right consistency if initially too dry.
Variations include swapping peanut butter for other nut or seed butters, substituting dried fruits, and adding oats or nuts for texture. Storage in the refrigerator preserves freshness for two weeks, while freezing extends shelf life up to three months.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool dates about 12 dates
- 2/3 cup coconut flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- salt a pinch
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder to roll
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients into a food processor and pulse until they form a crumbly mixture that holds together when lightly squeezed. Add a bit of water (no more than 3 tablespoons) if the mixture is too dry. Let it chill in the fridge for 15 minutes to set.
- Use a cookie scoop or a tablespoon to portion the dough into balls and roll them with your hands.
- Roll each ball in cocoa powder until evenly coated. Enjoy!
Notes
- Add water carefully, up to 3 tablespoons, if the mixture feels too dry to hold together.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter if you have a nut allergy.
- Try dried figs or raisins instead of dates or mix them for flavor variation.
- Add steel cut oats or nuts to the mixture if you want extra crunch.
- Replace coconut flour with almond flour as an alternative.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 113 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 113kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 164mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 12IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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