a bowl full of Chocolate Energy Balls surrounded by additional chocolate energy balls and prunes

Chocolate Energy Balls

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Looking for an easy, on-the-go snack? Chocolate Energy Balls are the perfect way to fuel any adventure. Whip up a batch of these easy energy balls to eat for snacks, pre-or-post workout, or for an indulgent and healthy treat.

a bowl full of Chocolate Energy Balls surrounded by additional chocolate energy balls and prunes

Why we love these Chocolate Energy Balls

These are healthy, incredibly easy and totally delicious. Prunes, chocolate and pecans add loads of flavor, while oats and peanut butter work as a binder and help to keep you fuller, longer.

Prunes + Chocolate = A Match Made in Heaven

Attention all chocolate lovers: get ready for your new favorite combo! Prunes and chocolate are truly a match made in heaven. The rich caramel flavor and vanilla undertones of California Prunes intensify the flavor of the chocolate without making it overly sweet.

Here’s why you should eat more prunes…

Prunes are a healthy powerhouse and provide many essential vitamins and minerals. They’ll level up the nutritional value of any recipe! Prunes are low glycemic and loaded with fiber, polyphenols, boron, potassium, and Vitamin K which collectively can contribute to gut health, reduced inflammation, cancer prevention, blood sugar control, bone health, and reduced cholesterol!

prunes surrounded by Chocolate Energy Balls
a bowl full of Chocolate Energy Balls surrounded by additional chocolate energy balls and prunes

Chocolate Energy Balls

Meg van der Kruik
Looking for an easy, on-the-go snack? Chocolate Energy Balls are the perfect way to fuel any adventure. Whip up a batch of these easy energy balls to eat for snacks, pre-or-post workout, or for an indulgent and healthy treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Kid Friendly, Quick & Easy
Servings 24 servings
Calories 102 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup old fashioned or gluten-free oats
  • 2/3 cup toasted unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup creamy natural nut butter of choice peanut butter and almond butter are both great
  • 1/2 cup pecan meal
  • 1/2 cup prune puree
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, stir all of the ingredients together until completely combined.
  • Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Once chilled, use a small cookie scoop or a measuring spoon to measure equal-sized amounts of the mixture, then form into balls by applying gentle pressure to the dough with the palms of your hands. Do not try to roll these energy balls as they will break apart.

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Notes

Store covered in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
An equal amount of any type of nut meal can replace the pecan meal called for in the recipe. Both almond and hazelnut meal are delicious choices.
If the mixture seems too wet once chilled add extra oats. This can happen if the natural peanut butter used is really oily.
For more chocolate-inspired recipes, try this recipe for chocolate cheesecake!

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 70mgPotassium: 112mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 32IUVitamin C: 0.05mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chocolate, energy balls, oats, pecan
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