Peanut Butter Chocolate Balls

Name: Peanut Butter Chocolate Balls
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 pitted dates; 4 tbsp unsweetened peanut butter; 2 tbsp rolled oats; 1 tbsp cocoa powder; 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional); A pinch of salt; Topping: 70% dark chocolate

A healthy touch for your sweet cravings: Peanut Butter Chocolate Balls 🍫

Total: 10 min
Servings: 4 servings
Difficulty: Easy
Calories · per serving: 240 kcal

Written by

Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian

Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.

Updated: September 1, 2025

In short

Peanut Butter Chocolate Balls contains 240 calories per serving: 6 g protein, 27 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat. It takes 10 minutes in total and makes 4 servings.

About this recipe

Made without refined sugar, these energy balls combine dates, oats, and natural peanut butter, topped with dark chocolate for a rich flavor. A healthy alternative for sweet cravings, perfect as a snack, pre-workout energy, or with coffee. 🌱

Method

1
Soak dates in hot water for 5 minutes.
2
Blend all ingredients in a food processor.
3
Roll into walnut-sized balls.
4
Drizzle with melted dark chocolate.
5
Refrigerate for 20 minutes before serving.

Tips

Add 1 tbsp shredded coconut for extra flavor.
Coat with a thin layer of melted dark chocolate for a crunchier texture.
Store in the fridge for 1 week or in the freezer for 1 month.

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