Decadent No-Bake Snickers Balls (Print Version)
No-bake chocolate peanut butter balls with dates and peanuts.
# 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
# Directions:
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 to the processor. Process until the dough begins to come together.
03 - Transfer the mixture into a mixing bowl. Fold in chopped peanuts and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
04 - Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls using your hands.
05 - Place energy balls on a tray lined with parchment paper. Chill for at least 20 minutes to firm up.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It satisfies intense candy cravings with whole food ingredients.
- The texture is a perfect mix of chewy dates and crunchy peanuts.
02 -
- If your dates are hard, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes first or the dough will be too crumbly.
- Processing the oats too long will turn the mixture into butter, so watch the texture closely.
03 -
- Wet your hands slightly with water before rolling to prevent the dough from sticking.
- A high speed food processor makes a significant difference in achieving a smooth dough.