3 Ingredient Peanut Chocolate Date Balls

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Chocolate energy bites with peanuts and dates are a naturally sweet chocolate snack.

Peanut Chocolate date balls with peanuts are a naturally sweet decadent-tasting dark chocolate snack. They are made with just three wholesome ingredients and will satisfy any sweet tooth.

Energy bites rolled in chopped peanuts on parchment paper

After taking one bite of these delectable chocolate energy balls, you will agree that they taste a bit indulgent. The food processor transforms dates and chocolate into an incredibly delicious chocolate paste that tastes like caramel and they are an easy treat to make.

Try these chocolate bourbon balls that are made with date caramel too!

Why you will 🤍 this recipe

  • They are a great snack that takes minutes to make!
  • Chocolate date balls are a healthy sweet treat made with healthy ingredients and are naturally sweet.
  • It’s a simple recipe that can be made with only 3 simple ingredients.
Peanuts, dates and coco powder in glass bowls

Here is What You Will Need

This is an overview of the ingredients and steps to make this recipe, scroll down to see ingredient notes and substitutions as well as a printable recipe card with exact measurements and complete cooking instructions.

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🛒Ingredients

  • Medjool Dates
  • Cacao powder
  • Peanuts

🥄Equipment

How to make healthy chocolate date balls

the ingredients in a food processor Peanuts, dates, cocoa powder

Step 1. Place ingredients into a food processor

Remove the pits from the dates, and place all of the ingredients into a food processor bowl.

peanut bites  ingredients blended into a dough in a food processor

Step 2. Blend the dough

Blend the ingredients until they form a dough-like texture similar to cookie dough.

peanut bites on parchment paper

Step 3. Roll the Dough into Balls

Use your hands to form the dough into balls and roll them into chopped peanuts.

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

The complete list of ingredients to make this chocolate date energy balls recipe is above. Below are notes about some of the ingredients, along with ideas for substitutes.

Medjool Dates are the best type of dates to use in this recipe for their sweet taste and chewy texture. They can be substituted with an equal amount of regular dates or figs.

Unsalted Peanuts go amazingly well with chocolate, but you can substitute them with almonds or cashews.

Cacao Powder is similar to unsweetened cocoa powder, except that it is less processed than cocoa powder and therefore has more health benefits. If you don’t have cacao powder, it can be substituted with an equal amount of cocoa powder.

How to Store Peanut Chocolate Energy Bites

Store chocolate energy bites in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week. They can also be stored at room temperature for a day or two.

Freeze chocolate energy bites by placing them on a cookie sheet in the freezer. Once they are frozen, remove them from the baking sheet and place them in a sealed container for up to 3 months. 

Defrost them in the refrigerator overnight and enjoy! They also taste delicious partially frozen.

Recipe Variations

Mixed nut chocolate energy bites – swap the peanuts with any combination of walnuts, cashews, pistachios or a combination of your favorite nuts.

Chocolate energy bites with oats and seeds – Add a tablespoon of rolled oats and chia seeds, hemp seeds, sesame seeds, flax seed, or sunflower seeds to the dough mixture for a thicker texture.

Peanut butter and jelly chocolate energy bites – Add a tablespoon of peanut butter and jelly to the food processor before blending the ingredients.

Protein chocolate energy balls – Add an extra punch of protein with a tablespoon of protein powder.

Chocolate coconut energy balls – Replace the peanuts with an equal amount of unsweetened coconut flakes.

Add-ins– try adding any combination of these into the dough to add different flavors: a pinch of sea salt, a pinch of vanilla extract or almond extract or a tablespoon or two of mini chocolate chips.

Chocolate energy bites in a white bowl

💡Tips

  • A small cookie scoop will help to form the dough into balls.
  • If the dates appear dry, try gradually up to a teaspoon of water to the food processor while blending.
  • For best results, use dates that are room temperature.
I don’t have a food processor, what else can I use to make this recipe?

You can use a high-powered blender to make this recipe if you don’t have a food processor.

Can I make these chocolate date energy bites without chocolate?

Yes, you can! Simply omit the cocoa powder and add about 1 1/2 tablespoons of almond flour to the ingredients in the food processor.

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3 Ingredient Peanut Energy Bites

Chocolate energy bites with peanuts and dates are a naturally sweet chocolate snack.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

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Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate date balls
Servings: 14 energy bites
Calories: 82kcal
Author: Anne
Scale this Recipe 14 energy bites

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Remove the pits from the dates and place them along with peanuts and cacao powder in the food processor. Process until the mixture forms a large ball similar to the texture of cookie dough.
  • Remove the dough from the food processor and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  • Roll the mixture into half-inch-sized balls and roll into chopped peanuts.

Notes

Store chocolate date balls in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 to 3 days and in the refrigerator for a week.
Freeze date balls for up to three months.
See article above for recipe tips, variations and more.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ball | Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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