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Peanut Butter Energy Balls with Dark Chocolate
A small energy treat that will delight you from the very first bite. Naturally sweet dates, creamy peanut butter and a crunchy layer of dark chocolate come together in a perfect balance of flavor and energy. An ideal snack whenever you're craving something sweet or need an extra energy boost.
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
0 min
Total time
15 min
Servings
15
Recipe
Base
Dates, medjool
200 gOats, whole grain, rolled, old fashioned
90 gPeanut butter, creamy
125 gSeeds, chia seeds, dried
1 tbspFlavor and texture
Vanilla extract
1 tspSalt, table, iodized
0.25 tsp70% DARK CHOCOLATE
40 gPer servingTotal
Calories:131 kcal1965.7 kcal
Protein:3.4 g51.7 g
Carbohydrates:17.4 g260.4 g
Fiber:2.6 g39.7 g
Water:3.7 ml55.1 ml
Fat:6.2 g92.7 g
Micronutrients
Sugar:10.5 g157.4 g
Saturated fat:1.7 g25.2 g
Cholesterol:0 mg0 mg
Sodium:68.2 mg1023.6 mg
Potassium:182.1 mg2731 mg
Calcium:22.2 mg333.4 mg
Iron:1 mg15.4 mg
Magnesium:35.2 mg528.2 mg
Zinc:0.6 mg8.3 mg
Phosphorus:76.2 mg1142.8 mg
Vitamin C:0 mg0.2 mg
Vitamin A:0.9 µg14 µg
Vitamin D:0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B12:0 µg0 µg
Instructions
1
If the dates aren't very soft and juicy, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain thoroughly. This is key for the juiciness of the balls.
2
Add the oats to a food processor and pulse briefly (a few pulses) to get a coarse flour, but leave some pieces whole for texture.
3
Add the drained dates, peanut butter, chia seeds, vanilla and salt to the oats. Blend until the ingredients come together into a uniform, sticky mass. If the mixture is too dry, add 1 tablespoon of warm water.
4
Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Stir in the chopped dark chocolate by hand. Do not blend the chocolate in the food processor, as it will melt and lose its crunchiness.
5
Now it's time to shape the balls. Scoop out about 1 heaping tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball between your palms. Repeat until you've used up all the mixture (you'll get about 15 balls).
6
Place the balls on a plate lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 15–30 minutes to firm up. Store them in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutritional benefits
This treat helps maintain stable energy levels thanks to the combination of fiber from oats and healthy fats, which prevents rapid spikes and drops in blood sugar.
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Nutritional values are calculated per standard 100 g. This allows you to compare different foods more easily and have better control over your intake if you weigh your food.