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Halloween Monster Energy Balls

Delicious Halloween Monster Energy Balls for Guilt-Free Fun

Energize your Halloween with these Vegan Halloween Monster Energy Balls, a healthy snack that combines peanut butter, cocoa, and playful decorations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 balls
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Energy Balls
  • 1 cup Peanuts Can substitute with any preferred nut or seed for nut-free versions.
  • 1 cup Medjool Dates Act as a natural sweetener and binder; substitute with figs or prunes if needed.
  • ¼ cup Cocoa Powder Unsweetened baking chocolate can be used instead.
  • ½ cup Peanut Butter Substitute with almond or sunflower seed butter for nut-free.
  • 1 cup Gluten-Free Rolled Oats Regular rolled oats can be used if gluten is not a concern.
For Decoration
  • 4 strips Licorice Bars Used for decoration; gummy candies can work as substitutes.
  • 16 pieces Candy Eyeballs Enhance decoration; use colorful candies for variation.

Equipment

  • food processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Medjool dates by pitting and placing them in a food processor. Pulse until you get a smooth, sticky paste.
  2. Add gluten-free rolled oats, cocoa powder, peanut butter, and peanuts to the food processor. Blend until a thick dough forms.
  3. Shape the mixture into approximately 16 balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Press two candy eyeballs into the center of each ball while they are still sticky.
  5. Cut licorice bars into strips and insert them into the energy balls to create decorations.
  6. Chill the decorated balls on a parchment-lined tray in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure your Medjool dates are pitted before processing for a smooth blend. Dampen hands when rolling the balls to prevent sticking. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

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