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Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls
Naturally sweet, loaded with energy, these chocolate peanut butter energy balls are delicious, healthy and perfect for an after-school snack, or whenever you’re needing a bit of a “pick-me-up” to your day. They are the perfect grab and go treat for any busy family.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 18 balls
Calories: 113 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
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
- a pinch of salt
- 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!
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Notes
- Nutrition information is calculated for one energy ball.
- If the mixture is too dry, just add in a bit of water (start with one tablespoon and go up to 3).
- Store leftover energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Vegan energy balls are perfect to make in larger quantities during meal prep as they can be frozen and stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Just take them out a few minutes beforehand to defrost, and then enjoy.
- Do you have a nut allergy? Don’t despair! Try replacing the peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Substitute dried figs or raisins for medjool dates or use both.
- You can add steel cut oats or nuts for an extra crunch.
- Replace peanut butter with your favorite nut butter or sunflower seed butter.
- Feel free to substitute almond flour for coconut flour.
Nutrition Information
Calories
113kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
43mg
(2%)
Potassium
164mg
(5%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
12IU
(0%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 113
% 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.