While I try and eat healthy on a regular basis, sweet treats are something that always seem to find a way into my week. Combine healthy foods + natural sweetener and BAM, you have a guilt-free way to take care of your craving. These peanut butter balls were made in my trusty Ninja blender and have since become a snack favorite. They’re perfect after a meal, a workout or even when the 3pm slump hits. Each ball is packed with health benefits and tons of flavor.
Peanut Butter Balls
recipe from the diva dish
ingredients:
1/2 c. walnuts
1/2 c. chopped, pitted dates
1/2 c. almonds
1/2 c. pure maple syrup
1/4-1/2 c. almond butter (or peanut butter)
1/2 c. finely shredded coconut
3/4 c. oats
2-3 tbsp. chocolate chips (or carob chips)
1 tsp. vanilla
directions:
Using a food processor (or blender) blend walnuts until chunky crumbs. Then add dates and process again until chunky crumbs. Next add almonds and chocolate chips ( you want it to be slightly chunky). Next, add maple syrup, almond butter and vanilla. Process until combined. Then add coconut and oats. Process until chunky & combined.
Roll into balls. It will be sticky!
Roll them out plain or in additional shredded coconut
Store in fridge or freezer.
Enjoy!
xx
You had me at ‘peanut butter.’ I might have to try those- very soon! Thanks for sharing, hope you have a great Tuesday!
These look divine! How was St. Louis?
How was your weekend in St. Louis? This looks great.
Yum looks good!
Hoping there are a few extras from this batch 🙂
Yummm! I think I need to make these soon! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
They sound amazing! Do you think they would still taste alright without the coconut? I’ve just never been a big fan of it.
Ashley. You had me at “peanut butter.” Obviously.
xo Josie
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My stomach literally just growled looking at these. YUM! xoxo Marissa
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These look delish! Planning on trying them soon!
well, don’t these look tempting?! a must try. how was st. louis?