Go Back
+ servings
a plate of chocolate covered peanut butter balls.
Print Recipe
4.82 from 11 votes

Snickers Energy Balls

These Snickers energy balls up the energy ball ante! They're made with oats, Medjool dates, chocolate, and peanut butter.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Energ Balls
Servings: 24
Author: Lee Funke

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place rolled oats in a high-speed food processor and process on high for about a minute until you've formed oat flour.
  • Add the dates, peanut butter, and honey to the oats and process on high for another 2-3 minutes or until the dough is formed. Scape the sides a few times during the processing time. The dough should be smooth and malleable. If the dough is too wet, add 1-2 tablespoons more of oats. If the dough is too dry add 1-2 teaspoons of water and process again.
  • Add ⅓ cup of the peanuts to the food processor and pulse the peanuts to break them up. There should be small chunks of peanuts in the dough.
  • Using a 1 tablespoon scooper, scoop out dough and then roll between your palms to form your balls. Set aside.
  • Chop up the remaining peanuts into small pieces. Set aside.
  • Place the chocolate and coconut oil into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 20-second increments until melted. Stir the chocolate after each increment.
  • Once the chocolate is melted dip each ball into the melted chocolate so that half of the ball is coated in chocolate. Sprinkle the ball with crushed peanuts and sea salt. Repeat this process until all the balls are coated in chocolate.
  • Set the balls on a plate and transfer them to the freezer for 20 minutes or until the chocolate has set.
  • Store the balls in an airtight container or bag in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Video

Notes

  • This post was updated on August 30, 2023.
  • Dates: make sure you use soft dates that are easy to pulverize.
  • Be sure to use a high-speed food processor. Otherwise, the ingredients will not process enough to form a dough.
  • Drippy peanut butter is key to this recipe. We suggest using this Smuckers Natural
  • Creamy Peanut Butter or a similar type of peanut butter. If you do not have drippy peanut butter, you will need to use a few teaspoons of water or melted coconut oil.
    Feel free to use more peanuts.

Nutrition

Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g