Description
Quick and nourishing chocolate peanut butter energy balls provide powerful plant-based nutrition for active individuals. Packed with wholesome ingredients, these no-bake treats deliver delicious protein and sustained energy for wellness-focused snackers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) medjool dates (about 12 dates)
- ½ cup (120 ml) peanut butter
- ½ cup (120 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅔ cup (160 ml) coconut flour
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) coconut oil
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) cocoa powder (for rolling)
Instructions
- Texture Preparation: Pulse all ingredients in a food processor until the mixture becomes cohesive and slightly tacky, ensuring ingredients bind together when gently pressed.
- Moisture Adjustment: If the mixture appears too dry, incrementally add water while processing until the consistency allows effortless ball formation without crumbling.
- Chilling Phase: Refrigerate the processed mixture for 15-20 minutes to enhance ingredient binding and facilitate easier shaping of the energy balls.
- Portioning and Shaping: Use a cookie scoop to create uniform segments, then roll each portion between palms into smooth, compact spheres measuring approximately 1 inch in diameter.
- Coating Technique: Thoroughly coat each energy ball in unsweetened cocoa powder, rotating carefully to ensure complete and even coverage for a rich, aesthetic finish.
- Storage Protocol: Transfer the completed vegan chocolate peanut butter energy balls to an airtight container, storing in the refrigerator for optimal freshness and maintaining quality for up to one week.
Notes
- Optimize Texture: Pulse ingredients until the mixture becomes slightly sticky and holds together, preventing dry or crumbly energy balls.
- Moisture Management: Add water sparingly if the mixture seems too dry, ensuring the right consistency for easy ball formation.
- Chill for Success: Refrigerate the mixture for 15-20 minutes to firm up ingredients, making shaping and rolling more manageable.
- Cocoa Coating Technique: Roll balls completely in unsweetened cocoa powder for an even, professional-looking finish and extra flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 157
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg