Peanut Butter Chocolate Energy Bites

Creamy, rich in chocolate, with a hint of sweetness, and completely vegan, these “date balls”, or peanut butter energy balls with dates are loaded with protein and make the perfect healthy snacks for your day!

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First, place the oats in the food processor and grind until finely ground.

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Next, add the chopped dates, cocoa powder, peanut butter, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Next, process until the batter sticks together.

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Transfer the dough into a large bowl. Using a small cookie scoop, scoop out the balls and roll them between your hands, pressing firmly until they form a smooth ball shape.

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Roll the balls in a bowl of cocoa powder, then place on a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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Press the balls firmly as if you were playing with play-dough before you try to shape them into balls.

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Energy Bites

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Creamy, rich in chocolate, with a hint of sweetness, and completely vegan, these “date balls”, or peanut butter energy balls with dates are loaded with protein and make the perfect healthy snacks for your day!

Step-by-step instructions!

Follow our easy instructions for success!

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First, place the oats in the food processor and grind until finely ground.

Grind the Oats:

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Next, add the chopped dates, cocoa powder, peanut butter, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Next, process until the batter sticks together.

Add the Rest of The Ingredients:

2

Transfer the dough into a large bowl. Using a small cookie scoop, scoop out the balls and roll them between your hands, pressing firmly until they form a smooth ball shape.

Roll the Dough:

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Roll the balls in a bowl of cocoa powder, then place on a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Dust with Cocoa Powder:

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Press the balls firmly as if you were playing with play-dough before you try to shape them into balls.

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