Two-bite crispy chocolate peanut butter energy balls are just what you need when you’re looking for an afternoon pick-me-up. Dates add a touch of natural sweetness and peanut butter, chia, and flax add plenty of filling protein.
March 25 is a special day: chocolate peanut butter day! Or at least the official unofficial chocolate peanut butter day. There are a ton random food holidays out there – from garlic day to margarita day – but until last year there was no day devoted to celebrating one of the most classic flavor combinations around: chocolate and peanut butter. Obviously that needed to get fixed. which is why today Carla of Chocolate Moosey and Miriam of Overtime Cook are hosting the second annual chocolate peanut butter day!
I didn’t participate in last year’s event because I couldn’t think of a healthy recipe to feature these two ingredients, but this year I was inspired by my favorite peanut butter cup green smoothie and make these chocolate peanut butter energy balls. I’ve been eating them all week, and they’re seriously good.
These chocolate peanut butter energy balls are sweetened with dates, so they’re sweet but don’t set me off on a sugar rampage. They’re the perfect nibble to combat that 3pm slump. I added crisp brown rice cereal to give them some texture and crunch, but you can play around with whatever you happen to have around. Rolled oats would work well, but you can also try chopped nuts or even a small handful of cocoa nibs.
Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Amount Per Serving
Calories 93Total Fat 5gFiber 3gProtein 3g
If you love chocolate + peanut butter, check out the rest of the treats people are sharing for Chocolate Peanut Butter Day!
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites by Carla from Chocolate Moosey
Peanut Butter Cup Cookies by Miriam from Overtime Cook
Chocolate Peanut Butter Twix Cake by Susan from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
{Healthy} Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oat Bars by Kayle from The Cooking Actress
Chocolate Drizzled Peanut Butter Tiger Paws by Renee from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Dip by Becca from It’s Yummi
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cake by Erin from The Spiffy Cookie
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie by Lisa from Snappy Gourmet
Espresso Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting and a Rum Drizzle by Barb from Creative Culinary
Chocolate Peanut Butter Tandy Cake by Cindy from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Chocolate-Glazed Peanut Butter-Stuffed Doughnuts by Coleen from The Redhead Baker
4 Ingredient Chocolate & Peanut Butter Candy by Colleen from Souffle Bombay
Ganache-Stuffed Peanut Butter Bars by Karen from The Food Charlatan
Microwave Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Pancakes by Taylor from Food Faith Fitness
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Icing by Shashi from Runnin Srilankan
Chocolate Filled Peanut Butter Cookie Cups by Stacy from Food Lust People Love
Peanut Butter Filled Chocolate Lava Cakes by Anita from Hungry Couple
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ice Cream by Renee from Magnolia Days
Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bites by Lauren from Healthy Delicious
Tagalong Dip by Liz from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake Nancy from gotta get baked
Small Batch Chocolate Peanut Butter Doughnuts by Sarah from What Smells So Good?
Funky Monkey Banana Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls by Brianne from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Chocolate Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies by Diane from Created by Diane
Chocolate, Peanut Butter, & Roasted Banana Shake by Jennie from The Messy Baker
Chocolate Peanut Butter Magic Bars by Jen from Jen’s Favorite Cookies
Chocolate Doughnuts with Peanut Butter Glaze by Lauren from Lauren Kelly Nutrition
Malissa says
I just made these. They are delicious!
Anthony Allen says
I’ve made this twice now and it’s great! Super tasty and easy!
Richard Tunner says
These sounds SO good! They remind me of a slightly different version of scotcheroos!
Susan Dubose says
Yum! I have all of these things in my house already…I should give it a try!
Rimmy says
um! I have all of these things in my house already…I should give it a try!
Kara Mathys says
My husband LOVES this. Even I enjoy this crispy chocolate peanut butter energy balls, and I am not a big fan of peanut butter. Thanks For sharing!
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
Lauren, I made these energy balls this weekend and they’re absolutely delicious! And super addictive too. I’ve found my new favourite snack! Best part is they’re healthier than the usual crap I reach for 🙂