Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls
These no-bake chocolate peanut butter energy balls combine creamy peanut butter, oats, cocoa, and naturally sweet dates into a satisfying and wholesome snack. Perfect for on-the-go energy boosts or a guilt-free treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 14 energy balls
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups pitted Medjool dates (about 10 dates)
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- ¾ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (or ground flaxseed/hempseed/extra oats)
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
Instructions
- If dates are dry, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
- In a food processor, pulse dates until broken down into a sticky mass.
- Add oats, ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons peanut butter, chocolate chips, chia seeds, and salt. Pulse until mixture is combined and crumbly.
- Add cocoa powder and pulse again. Test texture — if too dry, add a bit more peanut butter; if too sticky, add more oats.
- Roll dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter (makes ~14 balls).
- Enjoy immediately or chill in the fridge for 10 minutes to firm up.
Notes
- Use almond or sunflower seed butter for a variation or nut-free option.
- Add protein powder for extra nutrition — adjust texture with peanut butter or oats.
- Roll in cocoa, coconut, or crushed nuts for a decorative finish.
- Use certified gluten-free oats if needed for dietary requirements.
- Best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature — no baking or reheating needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
