Date Oat Energy Balls

Chewy, chocolatey date oat energy balls made with peanut butter and chia seeds. They come together in a food processor, chill until firm, and make an easy refrigerated snack.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Yield: 12 · Method: No-Cook

Ingredients

• 1 cup soft pitted dates
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 0.125 teaspoon fine salt

Cooking instructions

1. Add the dates, oats, peanut butter, cocoa powder, chia seeds, and salt to a food processor. Process until the mixture is evenly combined and sticky enough to hold together when pressed; scrape down the bowl once or twice as needed. (about 5 min)
2. Scoop out 1 tablespoon of the mixture at a time and roll between your palms into 12 balls. If the mixture feels crumbly, let it stand for 2 minutes before rolling so the dates can soften the oats. (about 10 min)
3. Arrange the balls in a covered container and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. (about 30 min) — Refrigerate
4. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. — Refrigerate