Snickers Energy Balls (Printable)
Decadent no-bake balls with chocolate, peanut butter, and dates.
# What You'll 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
# 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 the roughly chopped roasted peanuts and mini dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
04 - Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls using your hands.
05 - Place the energy balls on a tray lined with parchment paper. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to firm up.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes exactly like a candy bar but fuels you with wholesome ingredients instead of a sugar crash.
- The entire process comes together in minutes without ever turning on the oven.
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- If your dates are hard soak them in warm water for ten minutes before processing or the dough will crumble.
- Pressing extra peanuts into the outside before chilling mimics the real candy bar look.
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- A high speed food processor makes a significant difference in breaking down the sticky dates.
- Use certified gluten free oats if you need to strictly avoid gluten cross contamination.