Snickers Energy Balls (Printer-friendly)
A no-bake blend of chocolate, peanut butter, dates, and peanuts for a quick, indulgent snack.
# 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 - Combine dates and oats in a food processor. 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.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like a candy bar but comes packed with real food energy.
- You get that perfect salty sweet crunch without any baking required.
02 -
- If your dates are hard soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before processing.
- Pressing extra peanuts into the outside before chilling makes them look and taste even more indulgent.
03 -
- Wet your hands slightly before rolling to keep the dough from sticking to your palms.
- A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top elevates the flavor to bakery quality.