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10-Minute Peanut Butter Date Energy Balls Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These 10-Minute Peanut Butter Date Energy Balls are a quick, nutritious, and delicious snack packed with natural sweetness from dates and a satisfying crunch from nuts and chia seeds. Perfect for an on-the-go energy boost, they combine wholesome ingredients like oat flour, peanut butter, and cashew nuts, with a hint of cinnamon and chocolate chips for a touch of indulgence.

Ingredients

Dry and Nut Ingredients

  • 9 Medjool dates, pits removed
  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp oat flour
  • 1/2 cup cashew nuts (or peanuts)
  • 1 tbsp shredded coconut (preferably toasted)
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup + 3 tbsp all-natural peanut butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup water (more if needed)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Remove pits from the Medjool dates and gather all ingredients. Having everything ready will make the process smooth.
  2. Combine in Food Processor: Add the dates, oat flour, peanut butter, cashew nuts, shredded coconut, chia seeds, cinnamon, sea salt, vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup water into a food processor or high-speed blender. Pulse the mixture until it holds together when pinched, indicating it’s sticky enough to form balls. If the mix is too crumbly, add water one teaspoon at a time, pulsing carefully until the right consistency is achieved.
  3. Add Chocolate Chips: Transfer the mixture into a bowl. Stir in the mini chocolate chips evenly so they’re distributed throughout the dough.
  4. Form Energy Balls: Lightly oil your hands with a neutral oil to prevent sticking. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture each time and roll it into a smooth ball with your palms.
  5. Chill and Store: Place the formed energy balls in the fridge to firm up. Store them refrigerated until ready to enjoy, keeping them fresh and perfect for a quick nutritious snack.

Notes

  • Use dates that are soft for easier blending; if your dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes and drain before use.
  • You can substitute cashew nuts with peanuts or any other favorite nuts for variation.
  • Adjust water quantity sparingly to avoid making the mixture too wet.
  • For a vegan or nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and nuts with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower.
  • Store these energy balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/10-minute-peanut-butter-date-energy-balls-recipe/