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If you love Snickers, look no further than these incredible healthy Snickers balls! They are made with 5 simple ingredients and are easy to make. These Snickers balls have the same flavors as classic Snickers but are made with much healthier ingredients.
These Snickers balls are gluten-free and can be made vegan. Medjool dates naturally sweeten these Snickers balls and have a sweet caramel-like flavor, just like Snickers! This is the perfect indulgent yet healthy snack or dessert!
Why You Will Love Snickers Balls
- Snickers balls are easy to make and only require five simple ingredients.
- These Snickers balls are naturally sweetened with dates.
- This recipe is gluten-free and can be made vegan.
- Snickers balls are a healthier alternative to Snickers with the same amazing flavors!
What Are Snickers Balls?
Snickers balls, also called bliss balls, protein balls, energy balls, or energy bites, are a delicious treat that tastes just like a Snickers bar! These Snickers balls have the flavors of Snickers and they are a healthier option. You taste the peanut butter flavor, caramel-like flavor from the dates, chopped peanuts, and chocolate.
Healthy Snickers Balls Ingredients
- Powdered Peanut Butter: You can use PB2 or PBfit in this recipe.
- Dates: Use pitted Medjool dates. The dates give these Snickers balls a caramel taste and texture, just like Snickers!
- Peanuts: Roughly chop some dry roasted unsalted peanuts. The peanuts will be folded into the Snickers balls and sprinkled on the melted chocolate.
- Chocolate: Melt one bar of dark chocolate. These Snickers balls will be rolled in melted chocolate.
- Milk: Use your milk of choice in this recipe. The milk helps the ingredients come together.
How To Make Snickers Balls
First, add the PB2 or PBfit powdered peanut butter and pitted Medjool dates to a food processor.
Then, turn the food processor on high and pulse until combined. At the same time, pour the milk into the food processor gradually to help the ingredients come together.
Next, remove the mixture from the food processor and place it in a large bowl. Then, fold in the roughly chopped peanuts.
After that, use a one-tablespoon cookie scoop and your hands to roll the mixture into balls.
Then, place the balls on a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Next, roughly chop the dark chocolate bar so that it melts easily. Then, melt the chocolate using the double boiler method or microwave method.
Once the chocolate is melted, roll the balls in the chocolate. Then, place the balls on a sheet pan with parchment paper. After that, sprinkle some chopped peanuts on top of the Snickers balls.
Then, place the sheet pan in the freezer and let them chill until the chocolate is firm and frozen. After that, enjoy and store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Ways To Melt The Chocolate
To melt dark chocolate for this recipe, you can use the double boiler method or melt it in the microwave. Either way, start by roughly chopping your chocolate bar so it is easier to melt.
For the double boiler method, fill a saucepan with 1-2 inches of water and place it on the stove over medium heat. Once the water is boiling, reduce it to a simmer and add a large heat-resistant bowl over the saucepan. Then, add the chocolate to the bowl and use a spatula to move the chocolate around. Keep stirring the entire time until the chocolate is almost fully melted. At this point, remove it from the heat and continue stirring until it is completely melted. Also, make sure no water gets in the chocolate. If water gets in the chocolate it will seize up so take extra care not to get water in the melted chocolate.
To use the microwave method, add the chopped chocolate bar to a microwave-safe bowl. Then, microwave the chocolate for 30 seconds, stir the chocolate, and continue to microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring in between each increment. When the chocolate is almost fully melted, do not microwave it anymore and continue sitting until it is all melted. After your chocolate is melted, roll the Snickers balls in the chocolate to coat them.
Recipe Variations
- Use Your Milk Of Choice: You can use your milk of choice in this recipe. Some great options are unsweetened almond milk, oat milk, 2% milk, 1% milk, or non-fat milk.
- What Chocolate To Use: We melted dark chocolate for this recipe. If you prefer, you can use milk chocolate or Lily’s sugar-free chocolate. Just make sure to use high-quality chocolate.
- What Dates To Use: Use Medjool dates for these Snickers balls. Medjool dates are naturally sweet and have a caramel-like texture. You can buy pitted Medjool dates or remove the pits from the dates yourself.
- Chop Peanuts: Roughly or finely chop the peanuts for this recipe so they are dispersed evenly throughout the Snickers balls. We like to fold in the peanuts and save a tablespoon to sprinkle on top once the balls are coated in chocolate. We used dry roasted unsalted peanuts, but if you don’t have them, you can use dry roasted salted peanuts.
Tips For Making Snickers Balls
Use A Food Processor
It is important to use a high-powered food processor to make this recipe. The ingredients need to be thoroughly pulsed together and combined.
Add Milk Gradually
We recommend adding the pitted Medjool dates and powdered peanut butter to the food processor and pulsing them together. Then, to help these ingredients come together, you can gradually add the milk to the food processor and continue to pulse. Continue until you have poured all of the milk into the food processor and the ingredients are combined together.
Roughly Chop The Peanuts
It is important to roughly chop the peanuts. Then, fold in the chopped peanuts. This will help evenly distribute them throughout the Snickers balls and make them the perfect size for this bite-sized treat.
How To Store Snickers Balls
You can store these Snickers balls in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 5-7 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What If I Don’t Want To Melt Chocolate
If you don’t want to melt a bar of chocolate, you can use mini chocolate chips instead. Just fold in the mini chocolate chips at the same time you fold in the peanuts. This will give these Snickers balls a burst of chocolate flavor without having to melt chocolate and coat them. Also, if you don’t have mini chocolate chips, you can roughly chop regular chocolate chips or Lily’s sugar-free baking chips and fold them in.
What Makes These Snickers Balls Healthy?
Traditional Snickers bars are made with chocolate, sugar, milk, palm oil, corn syrup, and artificial flavors. These Snickers balls are a healthier way to enjoy this delicious treat. They are made with powdered peanut butter, pitted dates, chopped peanuts, melted chocolate, and the milk of your choice. The Medjool dates naturally sweeten these Snickers balls.
Can I Make These Snickers Balls Vegan?
Yes, you can make these Snickers balls vegan. They are naturally vegan, except for the dark chocolate. To make them vegan, just make sure to use vegan chocolate and dairy-free milk in this recipe.
Are They Gluten-Free?
Yes, these Snickers balls are naturally gluten-free.
Can I Freeze Snickers Balls?
Yes, you can freeze Snickers balls in an airtight freezer-safe container. They are best enjoyed within 2-3 months. We like to defrost them by placing them in the refrigerator in an airtight container overnight.
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- Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies
- Chocolate Covered Blueberries
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SNICKERS BALLS
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup PB2 or PBfit (powdered peanut butter)
- 6 ounces pitted Medjool dates
- 2 ounces dry roasted unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped
- 1.75 ounce bar of dark chocolate, melted
- 2 ⅓ tablespoons milk of choice
Instructions
- Add the PB2 or PBfit powdered peanut butter and pitted Medjool dates to a high-powered food processor with an S-shaped blade. Turn the food processor on high and pulse until combined. At the same time, pour the milk into the food processor gradually to help the ingredients come together. Continue to pulse and combine the ingredients.
- Remove the mixture from the food processor and place it in a large bowl. Fold in the roughly chopped peanuts but save one tablespoon to sprinkle on top later.
- Use a one-tablespoon cookie scoop and your hands to roll the mixture into balls. This recipe makes 16-18 Snickers balls.
- Roughly chop the dark chocolate bar so that it is easier to melt. Then, melt the dark chocolate using the double boiler method or melt it in the microwave. Once the chocolate is melted, roll the balls in the chocolate and coat them. Place the balls on a sheet pan with parchment paper. Then, immediately sprinkle the remaining one tablespoon of chopped peanuts on top of them all.
- Place the sheet pan in the freezer and make sure nothing is covering it. Let the Snickers balls chill until the chocolate is firm and frozen, about 20-30 minutes. Then, enjoy and store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Notes
- Powdered Peanut Butter: You can use PB2 or PBfit in this recipe.
- Milk Of Choice: You can use your milk of choice in this recipe. Some great options are unsweetened almond milk, oat milk, 2% milk, 1% milk, or non-fat milk.
- What Dates To Use: Use Medjool dates for these Snickers balls. Medjool dates are naturally sweet and have a caramel-like texture. You can buy pitted Medjool dates or remove the pits from the dates yourself.
- Chop Peanuts: Roughly or finely chop the peanuts for this recipe so they are dispersed evenly throughout the Snickers balls. We like to fold in the peanuts and save a tablespoon to sprinkle on top once the balls are coated in chocolate.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
