Description
Bolitas Energéticas de Maní, Dátil y Cacao son irresistibles y perfectas para un snack saludable.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates (about 10-12 dates)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts or seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the peanut butter, pitted dates, rolled oats, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Process until the mixture is well combined and forms a sticky dough.
- If using, fold in the chopped nuts or seeds until evenly distributed.
- Using your hands, scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
- Place the energy balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- For a chocolatey twist, roll the energy balls in extra cocoa powder or shredded coconut before refrigerating.
- Substitute almond butter or cashew butter for the peanut butter for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg