Monster date energy balls protein 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!
This recipe is the creepiest yet tasty monster date energy balls protein packed – 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.
My sons have 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.
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.
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!
These coconut date energy balls are delicious and vegan!
Ingredients You’ll Need:
All you need to make these monster energy date balls protein are 5 simple ingredients.
- Gluten-free rolled oats: These are the hearty base of your energy balls, providing fiber, slow-digesting carbs, and texture. Oats help keep you full longer and give that chewy bite we all love.
Love oats? Don’t miss my gluten-free Samoas recipe for a delicious cookie twist that’s just as delish!
- Peanut butter: Acts as a binder and adds protein and healthy fats. It’s creamy, rich, and gives these energy balls their signature flavor and stick-together power.
- Coconut flakes: Adds a hint of natural sweetness, healthy fats, and a tropical twist. Plus, it enhances texture with a bit of chewiness and complements the chocolate flavors beautifully.
- Dates: Nature’s candy! Dates add natural sweetness, fiber, and stickiness to help hold everything together. They’re loaded with antioxidants and minerals like potassium and magnesium.
- White Chocolate: Brings a creamy sweetness and a touch of indulgence to balance out the wholesome ingredients. Just a little goes a long way in making these snack balls feel like a treat.
Monster Date Energy Balls Protein
Ingredients
- 1 cup Gluten free oats
- 1 cup Peanut butter
- ½ cup Coconut flakes
- 4 pitted Dates
Instructions
- 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 with food coloring.
- Decorate: Press the candy eyeballs, mouths and some hair onto each ball.
- Refrigerate: Place these spooky monster balls in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Enjoy!
How to make:
- 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 with food coloring.
- Decorate: Press the candy eyeballs, mouths and some hair onto each ball.
- Refrigerate: Place these spooky monster balls in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Monster date energy balls protein 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:
Store in an airtight container with a lid, in the fridge.
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.
My toddler had so much fun helping me make these Monster Date Energy Balls! He loved rolling the mixture into little monsters and placing the candy eyes 👀 — and, of course, the best part was tasting them afterward! Thanks for a recipe that’s both healthy and kid-friendly.
I made these Monster Date Energy Balls with my toddler, and we had such a blast! Mixing everything together (and sneaking a few chocolate chips) was half the fun. They’re the perfect little snack — sweet, healthy, and so easy to make. Definitely adding these to our regular rotation!