Chocolate Covered Peanut Energy Bites
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| Prep time | 15 minutes |
These Chocolate Covered Peanut Energy Bites are a simple, no bake snack that satisfy your hunger and your sweet tooth in a healthy, delicious way!
Ingredients
- 1 cup dates (pitted and chopped)
- 1/2 cup peanuts
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 cups old fashioned oats
- 4-6 tablespoons water
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| In a food processor pulse the dates and peanuts. Add the cocoa, oats, and 4 Tbs water and pulse until a dough starts to form. If too dry add more water 1 Tbs at a time until you are able to roll into balls. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Roll into 24 1" balls. Enjoy right away and store covered in the refrigerator. | |
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Ricarda says
Would it work with almonds instead of peanuts, too? Sounds so delicious!
Stephanie Brubaker says
Yes! Hope you enjoy these!
Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic.com says
Love the simplicity of this snack. We’re all about snacking on popcorn lately.
Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says
Don’t you just love it when the kiddos get excited by something you make and ask for more 🙂 Just think down the road of life they will look back and remember the bites of their childhood!
Anita says
Look so good – and the fact that they give you an energy boost is just the bonus!
Nutmeg Nanny says
Love these little energy bites. They look so perfect for snacking.
Melanie says
Simple to make and good for you. A winning combination. These would be perfect in school lunches!
Paula - bell'alimento says
I’m still, dragging from the time change. I could use a little extra help in the energy department!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
I think I am the only one who has never made an energy bite! But they look so good I am dying to try them!
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says
Yummy! I love this one almost as much as the lemon one. I love that I can offer this mostly healthy treat for dessert..and everyone is happy!
Cookin Canuck says
We love energy bites here…they’re so great for after school or post-workout snacks. This version has “must make these” written all over it.
Jessica @ Sprinkle Some Sugar says
Yum! I’m totally going to make these! I’m always looking for different healthier snacks. It definitely is a win when you make a healthy snack for the kids and they think it’s dessert! 😉
Lana | Never Enough Thyme says
I love a healthy, no-cook treat like these energy bites! And the bite-size pieces help with portion control as well.
Lora @cakeduchess says
The lemon version was my style, but this chocolate and peanut version would make my kiddos very happy!! Great idea, Stephanie!
Karly says
Yum, I could use an energy bite or seven right now!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
Yes, please. I love everything about these. From the no-bake aspect, to your list of ingredients. I’ve pinned them and will be making them as soon as possible! Thanks for the recipe!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
I love energy bites! These look great. Chocolate and pb forever 🙂
Annie @Maebells says
These are calling my name! I love little bite sized treats!
Brenda@Sugar-Free Mom says
When chocolate is in the name and the treat is brown, they think it’s dessert so cheers on a healthy treat for the kids!
Heather | girlichef says
I want some bal candies in my life…both kinds!
Heather | girlichef says
*ball (sheesh, messes up the whole comment when you miss a letter). 😉
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
I’m so glad you made theese, ever since those lemon pie bites I’ve been in love! Chocolate anything is a way to my heart!
The Food Hunter says
These are on my to make list for sure.
kristy @ the wicked noodle says
Now this is my way of getting some delicious energy!! Love!!
pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says
I need to have some of these in the cookie jar!
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
I love energy bites for many reasons– how they are no bake, how easy they are. But most importantly, how great they taste! These look amazing!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
Love everything about these! Chocolate. Peanut Butter. Energy. Lol. All of the things I love and never have enough of! Pinned 🙂