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Easy No-Bake Energy Balls Recipe with Dates Oats and Dark Chocolate for Quick Healthy Snacks

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These no-bake energy balls combine the sticky sweetness of dates, hearty oats, and rich dark chocolate for a quick, healthy, and delicious snack that’s perfect for on-the-go.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (150g) Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup (60g) dark chocolate chips (70% cocoa preferred)
  • 1/4 cup (60g) natural peanut butter (or almond/cashew butter)
  • 2 tablespoons (20g) chia seeds (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. If dates seem dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain thoroughly.
  2. Pulse rolled oats in a food processor 5-6 times until lightly ground but still textured.
  3. Add pitted dates to the oats in the processor and blend until a sticky dough forms, about 1-2 minutes with pauses to scrape sides.
  4. Transfer the date-oat mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add peanut butter, vanilla extract, sea salt, and chia seeds (if using). Stir well to combine.
  5. Gently fold in dark chocolate chips to avoid melting.
  6. Using about 1 tablespoon (15g) of mixture per ball, roll between palms to form tight, round balls. Wet hands slightly or chill mixture for 10 minutes if too sticky.
  7. Place formed balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  8. Store energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.

Notes

Use soft Medjool dates for best binding and flavor. Soak dry dates to soften. Pulse oats lightly to maintain texture. Chill mixture if too sticky before rolling. Gently fold in chocolate chips to prevent melting. Substitute nut butters or omit chia seeds for allergies. Store in airtight container refrigerated up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.

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