Snickers Energy Balls (Printable Version)
Decadent no-bake energy balls with Snickers flavors.
# What You 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
# How To Make It:
01 - In a food processor, combine dates and oats. Pulse until a coarse, sticky mixture forms.
02 - Add peanut butter, cocoa powder, honey (or maple syrup), and salt. Process until the dough begins to come together.
03 - Transfer the mixture into a bowl. Fold in chopped peanuts and chocolate chips.
04 - Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls with your hands.
05 - Place energy balls on a tray lined with parchment. Chill for at least 20 minutes to firm up.
06 - Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- It satisfies that intense candy bar craving without the sugar crash.
- You can whip them up in under fifteen minutes with zero baking.
02 -
- If your dates are dry soak them in warm water for ten minutes first.
- The dough should hold its shape when squeezed before you add the mix ins.
03 -
- Lightly wet your hands to prevent the dough from sticking while rolling.
- Press a few extra peanuts into the top before chilling for that signature look.