Peanut Chocolate Chip Energy Balls
on Jan 12, 2021, Updated Aug 27, 2024
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These no-bake peanut chocolate chip energy balls are easy to make with just 3 simple ingredients and perfect for a sweet snack or dessert.
These little snack bites are vegan, gluten-free and are super easy to whip up, no baking needed! Perfect for snacking on-the-go, take them along on busy days, road trips and hikes for all your snacking needs.
No-bake energy balls and bars are some of my favourite things to create. Some of my most popular recipes are these No-Bake Pecan Pie Balls, No-Bake Goji Berry Balls and Chocolate Date Balls. If you need a nut-free recipe, you can try these Cranberry Sunflower Seed Energy Balls or No-Bake Cinnamon Energy Balls.
Ingredients
- Peanuts: I used unsalted blanched peanuts but salted blanched, raw peanuts or dry roasted salted or unsalted peanuts all work. You can swap these for any other nuts like cashews, pecans or walnuts.
- Dates: Any variety works as long as they’re soft and moist.
- Chocolate Chips: I used Enjoy Life Dark Chocolate Chips but any chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate chocolate works.
This list is not complete. Please see the recipe card at the end of the post for the complete ingredient list with measurements and detailed instructions.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1. Add the dates, peanuts and chocolate chips to a food processor and blend into a sticky dough.
Quick Tip: After blending, squeeze some of the dough between your fingers. You should easily be able to roll it into a little ball. If the dough is too crumbly, which can happen if your dates were too dry, add 1-2 tbsp water and blend again. That should do it!
Step 2. Use your hands to roll the dough into approximately 21 balls. Enjoy for a sweet snack or dessert any time of day!
Quick Tip: I like to use a cookie scoop to help keep the balls roughly the same size. You can make them as big or as small as you like but mine are usually around 1 inch.
FAQs
Sure! To make these peanut-free, substitute the peanuts with almonds or cashews.
If your dates are overly dry, I would recommend soaking them in hot water for 15 minutes then draining well before use. If your dates are soft, go ahead without soaking and if needed, you can add 1-2 tbsp of water to the recipe.
These can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months. If taking to-go, they’re fine for a day or two but will start to get soft if it’s warm. Keep cool for best results! I like to store them in the freezer.
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Peanut Chocolate Chip Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups packed soft pitted dates, 330 g
- 1.5 cups peanuts, 225 g
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, 90 g
- 1/2 tsp sea salt, optional, only use if using unsalted peanuts
Instructions
- Place ingredients in a food processor and mix until it forms a thick dough. You should easily be able to pinch the dough into a little ball. If it seems too crumbly to roll (this can happen if your dates were too dry), add 1-2 tbsp water and blend again.
- Use your hands to roll the dough into approximately 22 balls, about 1-inch each in diameter.
Notes
Nutrition
Updated January 2021 with new photos and text.
Super easy and good! These are the perfect quick bite for me at my fast-paced job.
Soooo delicious! I had mixed nuts on hand so used them. Always have medjool dates and Enjoy Life chocolate chops on hand so meant to be this Sunday afternnon.
Sounds perfect! Glad you enjoyed them.
What a awesome recipe! I am a runner and run close to 16 miles every weekend. I love this as my go to running snack. Thank you!
Ramesh R