Energy Balls Recipe (Peanut Butter Brownie!)
This no bake peanut butter energy balls recipe tastes like healthy brownie bites! It’s an easy naturally sweet treat made with dates. Adding protein powder is optional, but adds a bit of protein and sweetness. Our family gobbles these up!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 18 balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Snack
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup whole walnuts
- 15 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons protein powder plus 1/2 Tbsp water (optional but recommended)
Instructions
- In a large food processor, add the nuts and process until finely ground, a few seconds. Add the remaining ingredients and puree until a crumbly dough forms (when you squeeze it together, it will hold).
- Scoop about 1 tbsp of the dough out, squeeze it together, and roll it into balls. (If you like, you can roll it in finely chopped coconut or nuts for styling, but they taste great plain.) Store the balls for 1 to 2 weeks refrigerated (best within 1 week); bring to room temperature before serving. You can also store at room temperature for 1 week if you prefer.
Notes
The protein powder variation is our favorite and adds 1.5 grams protein per serving as well as more sweetness. We use this protein powder.
You can make this recipe with other nuts like almonds or cashews, but we find that walnuts bring the best texture and “brownie” flavor.
This recipe tastes like a peanut butter brownie bite! If desired, you can use other nut butters like almond butter or cashew butter.
Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/energy-balls-recipe/