Chocolate peanut butter energy balls
Packed full of energy-boosting, nutritious ingredients these chocolate peanut butter energy balls are a delicious vegan snack. Also perfect for hungry kids.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 250 g dates* chopped
- 50 g oats
- 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds optional
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder or cocoa powder
- Pinch salt optional
Instructions
- Place 50g oats in a food processor with 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds and a tablespoon of chia seeds (if using). Pulse until broken down.
- If you've soaked your dates* drain them well and pat dry with some kitchen towel.
- Place the dates into the food processor with the ground oats and seeds and add 3 tablespoons of peanut butter, 2 tablespoons cacao or cocoa powder and a pinch of salt if using.
- Pulse again until the mixture comes together.
- If the mixture seems too sticky add a little extra oats.
- Lightly oil your hands and roll into 12 balls.
- Place in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving. Keep refrigerated.
Notes
- *If possible use medjool dates to make this recipe as they are stickier. If you are using another kind of dates and they are dry you will need to soak them in hot water for 20 minutes before starting to make your energy balls.
- Depending on the strength of your food processor you may wish to grind down the seeds and oats before adding the dates to make a smoother texture.
- Nutritional information is approximate and is intended as a guide only.
- Suitable for freezing.
Nutrition
Calories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 211mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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