Peanut Butter Date Balls
Looking for a quick and healthy snack? These no-bake Peanut Butter Date Balls are the perfect bite-sized treats brimming with natural sweetness and wholesome ingredients. Made with sticky Medjool dates, creamy peanut butter, hearty rolled oats, and a touch of vanilla, these energy balls are packed with flavor, fiber, and protein. Chia seeds add a nutritional boost, while mini chocolate chips (optional) give a pop of indulgence. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, they’re the ultimate grab-and-go snack for busy days. Whether as a post-workout bite or an afternoon pick-me-up, these soft and chewy date balls are sure to satisfy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces pitted Medjool dates
- 0.5 cups peanut butter
- 1 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoons chia seeds
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 cups mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Place the pitted Medjool dates in a food processor and blend until they form a sticky paste. If the dates are too dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes beforehand and pat them dry.
Add the peanut butter, rolled oats, vanilla extract, chia seeds, and salt to the food processor. Blend until the mixture comes together in a thick dough-like consistency. If the mixture seems too dry, add 1-2 teaspoons of water or additional peanut butter, one at a time, until it holds together.
If using mini chocolate chips, transfer the mixture to a bowl and fold them in with a spatula.
Scoop out approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used, yielding about 12 balls.
Place the balls on a plate or tray lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Store the Peanut Butter Date Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2145 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.1 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.0 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 633 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 330.2 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.7 g | 145% | |
| Total Sugars | 230.2 g | ||
| Protein | 49.2 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 382 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 3237 mg | 69% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
