Snickers Energy Balls Recipe

Snickers Energy Balls

Original Recipe: fitfoodiefinds.com

INGREDIENTS:

CARAMEL LAYER:

• 3/4 cup peanuts, roasted and unsalted
• 1/2 cup medjool dates, pitted
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• pinch teaspoon sea salt
• 25 whole peanuts (for the middle)

CHOCOLATE LAYER

• 1.5 cups peanuts, roasted and unsalted
• 1.5 cups medjool dates, pitted
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon water
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS:

CARAMEL LAYER

1. Place peanuts in a high-speed food processor and process until you’ve created a meal. Then, add medjool dates, vanilla, and sea salt and process on high until your dough is formed. If it’s not sticky enough, add a bit more water 1/4 teaspoon at a time.
2. Using a 1/2 tablespoon, scoop out dough into your palm. Place a full peanut in the middle of the dough and roll into a ball. Set aside.

CHOCOLATE LAYER

1. Place peanuts in a high-speed food processor and process until you’ve created a meal. Then, add medjool dates, cocoa powder, water, and salt and process on high until your dough is formed. If it’s not sticky enough, add a bit more water 1/4 teaspoon at a time.
2. Using a tablespoon, scoop out dough into your palm. Roll into a ball and then flatten. Take the caramel ball and wrap the chocolate dough around it and roll into a ball.