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Protein-packed Power Balls

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I adore quick and easy recipes, where you do not sweat yourself for hours in the kitchen and ingredients are easy to find in your pantry. This is one of those!

protein-packed, power balls, oats, dates, chia seeds, peanut butter, dark chocolate, energy balls, naturally sweetened, sugar-free, dairy-free, wholesome

protein-packed, power balls, oats, dates, chia seeds, peanut butter, dark chocolate, energy balls, naturally sweetened, sugar-free, dairy-free, wholesome

These power balls are amazing for a snack option and are great on-the-go snack. Being naturally sweetened by dates doesn’t impose the guilt that often involves with sugar-laden snacks and bars.

protein-packed, power balls, oats, dates, chia seeds, peanut butter, dark chocolate, energy balls, naturally sweetened, sugar-free, dairy-free, wholesome

I have made this for numerous hiking, trail-walking and road-trips. They are easy to whip-up (just 5-ingredients!), packs well and keeps well too! Score!

protein-packed, power balls, oats, dates, chia seeds, peanut butter, dark chocolate, energy balls, naturally sweetened, sugar-free, dairy-free, wholesome

They are –

Wholesome
Peanut Butter-y
Little crunchy
Protein packed
Dairy-free
Sugar-free

protein-packed, power balls, oats, dates, chia seeds, peanut butter, dark chocolate, energy balls, naturally sweetened, sugar-free, dairy-free, wholesome

What more could you ask for? I hope you make these, they are not only addictive but also super fun to make!

protein-packed, power balls, oats, dates, chia seeds, peanut butter, dark chocolate, energy balls, naturally sweetened, sugar-free, dairy-free, wholesome

Protein-packed Power Balls
 
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Naturally Sweetened by dates, loaded with healthy peanut butter-y proteins and fiber from rolled oats with all the dark-chocolate and chia seeds goodness, easy to whip up in 15 mins.
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Cuisine: Vegan, Dairy Free, Gluten Free
Serves: 14-15
Ingredients
  • 1 cup dates, pitted
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flax seeds
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter
  • ⅔ cup rolled oats
Method
  1. Soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes. Pat dry. If they are already soft then skip this step.
  2. Pulse the dates in a food processor until broken into small pieces.
  3. Add dark chocolate, peanut butter, chia seeds and oats and pulse a few times or until the whole mixture is combined but do not overly process it.
  4. Roll into 1-inch balls using both your hands to mold it together.
  5. They are good to go at room temperature or if you would want, put them in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
My Notes
I had baked/toasted the rolled oats before putting them into the mixture for 5-8 mins at 350 degrees F. This is certainly optional but i like it more this way.

If you soak the dates, do pat them dry well before pulsing.

Store in an airtight container or zip-lock bag, keeps well for 7-10 days.

Recipe adapted from Running to the Kitchen

 

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