Possibly the healthiest way to satisfy your chocolate peanut butter cravings. These delicious little energy bites are made of peanuts, peanut butter, oats, dates and other wholesome ingredients. They're the perfect hiking or road trip snack!
Course Snack
Cuisine vegan
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 12
Ingredients
1cupMedjool dates,pitted
1/2cupdry roasted peanuts,unsalted
1/2cuprolled oats
1/4cuppeanut butter,smooth
1teaspoonvanilla extract
2tablespoonsunsweetened or dark chocolate,chopped into small pieces
Instructions
Add the dates, peanuts, peanut butter, oats and vanilla to a food processor. Process until the mixture sticks together when pressed (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the chopped chocolate and pulse a few times to combine.
Form the dough into about 12 little balls using your hands.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. You can eat them straight from the freezer!
Notes
I used a lightly salted peanut butter. If using a natural peanut butter, add a small pinch of salt.You can replace the chocolate for 1-2 tablespoons of cocoa nibs.