Peanut Butter Date Balls
Peanut butter date balls are a delicious protein-packed snack made with wholesome ingredients. These delicious date energy balls are naturally sweetened, vegan, gluten-free, and portable! Bonus: you can swap the peanut butter for any other nut or seed butter!
Servings: 45 date balls
Calories: 40.9kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats make sure to use gluten-free for a gluten-free option
- 1 cup pitted dates chopped
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao powder
- ½ cup natural peanut butter or almond or sunflower butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Place the oats in the bowl of a food processor and process until finely ground.
- Add dates, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, almond butter, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon and process until finely ground and slightly sticking together (it will form a loose batter).
- Transfer batter to a large bowl.
- Using a small cookie scoop, take about 2-3 teaspoons of the dough and press firmly for the mixture to stick together. To form a ball shape, you'll need to both press it between your hands and then slightly roll it into little cocoa balls. Do not start by rolling the batter in your hands to form a ball, it will fall apart. First make sure to press it firmly with your fingers/hands until it binds together, kind of like if you were playing with play-dough.
- Place remaining cocoa powder in a shallow bowl. Roll truffles in cocoa powder and chill until ready to serve (I chilled mine for about one hour).
Notes
- Press the balls firmly as if you were playing with play-dough before you try to shape them into balls.
- Store these energy balls in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to five days.
- To freeze, place the date balls in a freezer-safe bag or container and place in the freezer for up to six months.
- This recipe will make 30 truffles if you are using 3 teaspoons per truffle; and if you are using 2 teaspoons per truffle, you will end up with 45 balls.
- You could even add a chocolate drizzle to this recipe by using melted dairy-free chocolate!
- Nutrition Facts panel is for 2 tsp/45 truffles. If using 3 tsp per truffle, makes 30 servings. Per serving: 61.4 calories, 2.6g fat, 1.5g fiber, 6g sugar, 1.7g protein
Nutrition
Serving: 1date ball | Calories: 40.9kcal | Protein: 1.1g | Fat: 1.7g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g