Salted chocolate peanut butter energy balls are the perfect grab-and-go snack or healthier lunchbox treat! Just blend up a few simple ingredients in your food processor, roll the mixture into balls, and you’ll have a snack that will last all week.
Have you ever had an energy ball before? There are hundreds of variations on these tasty bites – and for good reason! Energy balls are the perfect snack when your next meal is a little too far away, when you’re craving something that’s just a little bit sweet, or when you’re looking for a quick pre- or post-workout snack. With these salted chocolate peanut butter energy balls, we’re giving you the perfect combination of salty, sweet, and satisfying!
What is in an energy ball?
Energy balls often contain oats, but we opted for a grain-free version here to keep things simple. Here’s what you’ll find in these chocolate peanut butter energy balls:
Equipment
- 1 food processor
- 1 airtight container
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cashews
- 8 pitted Medjool dates
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup collagen peptides
- 1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt - to taste*
Instructions
- Place the dates and cashews in a food processor and pulse until ground to a sand-like consistency.
- Add the peanut butter and collagen peptides and blend until smooth.
- Transfer mixture to a large bowl, and add in chocolate chips and salt, and stir to mix well.
- Roll mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls, and place on a parchment lined sheet pan, and refrigerate until firm.
- Store in the fridge in an airtight container and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Recipe Notes
- The salt content of your peanut butter will vary by brand, so we recommend tasting the batter and adding salt to your preference!
- If you can’t tolerate peanut butter, we recommend substituting almond butter or sunbutter.
1 Comment
CARLY
Can you provide the nutritional information on these? Just the basics macros: Calories, Fat, Protein, Fiber, Carbs, Sodium?