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Curated Recipes with Nutritional Values for Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes
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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts: per serving:
Serving Size: 1 ball
- Fat – 6g
- Protein – 3g
- Carbs – 20g
- Fiber – 3g
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