Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 balls

Ingredients

• ¾ cup chopped Medjool dates

• ½ cup rolled oats

• ¼ cup natural peanut butter

• Chia seeds for garnish

Directions

1. Soak ¾ cup dates in a small bowl of hot water for 5 to 10 minutes. Drain.

2. Combine the soaked dates, ½ cup oats and ¼ cup peanut butter in a food processor and process until very finely chopped. Roll into 12 balls (a scant tablespoon each). Garnish with chia seeds, if desired. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes and up to 1 week.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What type of dates should I use?

  For the best flavor and texture, use Medjool dates, which are the largest and sweetest date variety. Look for them in the produce department or near other dried fruits. You can also use Deglet Noor dates, which are smaller and not as sweet as Medjool dates.

• What about adding mix-ins?

  After you try our recipe for the first time, you might want to get creative by adding extra ingredients like coconut flakes, mini chocolate chips or peanut butter chips, flaxseeds, hempseeds or chopped dried fruit. Depending on what you add, you may need to adjust the amount of peanut butter or add a little water.

• What if the batter is a little dry?

  You can add just a small amount of water to give the mixture enough moisture for all the ingredients to bind together easily. Be careful not to add too much water, as you don't want to create a soup. It's best to add the water gradually until the mixture becomes good and sticky.

• What’s the best way to store an opened jar of peanut butter?

  For optimal shelf life, we recommend storing your opened jar of natural peanut butter in the refrigerator, where it can last for 3 to 4 months. If you store the jar upside down, the oil is less likely to separate. However, stirring it well before each use will also help get it back to its original consistency.

• What's the best way to store Peanut Butter-Oat Energy Balls?

  Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. When chilled, they will be firm and chewy. You can also freeze a batch for up to 6 months. To enjoy, simply let them thaw in the fridge or take some frozen ones with you on a road trip or to work—they will be perfectly thawed by lunchtime.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

73Calories

3gFat

10gCarbs

2gProtein

Reviews

Abigail Demarest

04/18/2025

This is the first energy ball recipe I've tried and I've already made it 3 times! So simple to whip up, and it's great having a healthy snack ready to go. I even made a batch for a friend who just had a baby and she loved them too.

Lena

09/13/2024

I made these, they were delicious. I didn’t roll them in chia seeds instead I rolled them in crushed walnuts. Next time I will roll them in shredded coconut.

QuaintStock5021

04/27/2024

Very nice. I did not have a food processor and did it by hand. It was easy. Not sure about the chia at the end, it got messy, it was everywhere except on the balls. What it did not like was that they dried before I could eat them all ( had it been mentioned freezing I would have tried and would not have to throw them away ).