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Last updated on October 25th, 2024 at 12:12 pm
Spooky monster energy balls are more cute than scary, they’re fun, quick and easy to make. Kid friendly protein balls earn bonus points around here for being healthy and tasty!
These vibrant green protein balls are sure to make everyone happy!
My son has always had a love for medjool dates, so these date coconut energy balls were a top priority for us to make.
Date energy balls are naturally sweet with hints of honey and caramel, packed with fiber, and natural sugars to help get that quick boost of energy.
Coconut flakes are also a great source in boosting energy, while also providing all the good healthy fats.
This post is all about the spookiest yet tasty monster energy balls, perfect for any kids Halloween party food or if you’re just needing some healthy oatmeal bites to fuel your day, you will love this recipe.
It’s hard to believe that Fall is right around the corner.
Little monsters, spooky things and all things Fall are a favorite in our household.
Nothing pairs more perfectly with the cooler weather, a warm cup of coffee and my delicious gluten free pumpkin cream cheese muffins.
While I was making my no bake chocolate chip cheesecake balls, I came up with this super cute idea – creating these monster protein balls that would be a great gluten free kids snacks as well as a creative activity to do on a rainy day.
Spooky monster energy balls made of peanut butter, dates, coconut flakes and oats make the perfect Halloween balls, creepy and delicious.
Add faces, mouths, hair and candy eyeballs to create these spooky monster energy balls!
Those eyes are so cute, you can’t stop looking at them!
Ingredients You’ll Need:
All you need to make these monster energy balls are 5 simple ingredients.
Gluten-free rolled oats
Peanut butter
Coconut flakes
Dates
White Chocolate
Decorate by adding coconut flakes as hair, cut out paper mouths, add some food coloring to the white chocolate balls and some candy eyeballs to make them extra creepy.
These coconut date energy balls are delicious and vegan!
How To Make These Spooky Monster Energy Balls:
- Mix: Pour hot water over the pitted dates, making them soft and easy to mix in with the oats, melt white chocolate in a double boiler on stove, add peanut butter and coconut flakes.
- Shape the monsters: Use your hands to roll ingredients into balls. Cover the balls in the melted white chocolate.
- Decorate: While the melted chocolate, press the candy eyeballs, mouths and some hair onto each ball.
- Refrigerate: Place these spooky monster balls in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
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Peanut Butter Coconut Date Balls Tips:
- Soak your dates: in hot water, helps makes the date soft and easy to mix.
- If the mixture is too dry: add a small amount of coconut oil or nut butter. If it’s too sticky, add more nuts or seeds.
- Add in Flavors: Cocoa powder, cinnamon or chocolate chips.
- Add Superfoods: Hemp seeds, flaxseeds, matcha powder or chia seeds for some crunch to your healthy oatmeal bites recipe.
- Double the recipe: Make a larger batch and freeze the extras for a convenient snack.
- Get the kids involved: A pretty fun activity to get the little ones using their hands and they’ll enjoy eating it more since they made it!
Storage tips for date energy balls:
In an airtight container with a lid, in the fridge.
Spooky Monster Energy Balls
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Oats
- 4 tbsp Peanut butter
- 3 Medjool dates
- ¾ cup Coconut flakes
- 1 cup White chocolate
Instructions
- Pour boiling water over dates to soften, mash with a fork.
- Add oats, peanut butter, coconut flakes and blend If mix is a bit, add a couple tablespoons of water or coconut oil.
- Use your hands and roll mixture into balls.
- Melt white chocolate and cover balls.
- Add candy eyeballs.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Be sure to leave a comment if you tried this recipe and let me know what you added to these date energy balls to make them special.
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