Date Protein Balls with Peanut Butter & Chocolate are a protein and fiber packed snack with minimal added sugar. All you need is a blender, 7 ingredients, and a cookie scoop to put them together!
What You Need
Ingredients:
- 10 Medjool dates
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup of rolled oats
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder (I used Vega Plant-Based Protein)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 chocolate chips
Tools Needed:
- blender
- cookie scoop
- large bowl
- measuring cups and spoons
- Stirring spoon
How to Make Date Protein Balls with Peanut Butter & Chocolate
In only 15 minutes, you can whip together this energizing snack!
First, put the first 6 ingredients into the blender (everything, but the chcolate chips).
Next, turn the blender on a low speed initially, then gradually increase the speed till the contents are a crumbly texture.
Next, transfer the contents of the blender container to a large bowl. And add the chocolate chips. Stir well.
Using a cookie scoop, form the batter into balls. This recipe will make 24 balls.
Date Protein Balls with Peanut Butter & Chocolate Variations
- You can swap the peanut butter for any nut or seed butter. If you have a nut allergy, try sunflower butter or tahini intead!
- You could use a vanilla protein powder instead of chocolate if you would like. The chocolate protein powder does make it really fudgey though!
- The chocolate chips are optional, but recommended. Mini chocolate chips can be used instead of the regular size.
Storage Tips
For enjoyment later, store the balls in an airtight container and refrigerate. They will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. You can freeze them for 3-6 months in a freezer bag.
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Date Protein Balls with Peanut Butter & Chocolate
Equipment
- 1 blender
- 1 cookie scoop
- 1 large bowl
- measuring cups and spoons
- 1 stirring spoon
Ingredients
- 10 Medjool dates pitted
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Put first 6 ingredients into the blender (everything, but chocolate chips)
- Start blending at a low speed, then gradually increase the speed. Blend until a crumbly texture.
- Trasfer batter to a large bowl.
- Add the chocolate chips. Stir well.
- With a cookie scoop, form batter into balls.
- Enjoy!
