Recently I’ve been on a bit of a mission to prepare lots of snacks and stock up the fridge and freezer with food before our little one arrives. One of my all time favourite recipes to make is for snack balls, which is another fabulous idea that I discovered through blogging.
My most popular recipe on the blog is my Macadamia and Coconut Protein Truffles, a spin on the very delicious Bounce Ball version. I just love no bake snacks like this as they are easy to whip up when you are short on time and you can just store them in the fridge or freezer for a rainy day or when you get an attack of the munchies. Also, they are easily portable and can be popped into your bag for when you are out and about.
Due to their convenience and the speed in which they can be made I came up with another snack ball recipe, which I hope you will love as much as me. It combines two of my favourite ingredients of all time, coconut oil and peanut butter…what’s not to love? This recipe makes roughly 12 snack balls so that should be plenty to keep you going for a while, if you can keep your hands out of the fridge that is. 😉
- 3 tbsp peanut butter
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 12 dates
- 1/2 cup oats
- pinch rock salt
- handful of dark or milk chocolate chips (optional)
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Blend all of the ingredients together except the chocolate chips in a food processor.
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When the mixture becomes smooth gently stir in chocolate chips.
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Shape the mixture into balls by rolling it in your hands.
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Place in the fridge for 30 minutes or more to allow the balls to chill and firm up.
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Store in the fridge or freezer...enjoy!
I’ve found these great for afternoon snacks or for when I’ve got the evening munchies. My reason for making these were actually for breast feeding purposes as it can make your appetite go through the roof. It’s nice to know that I’ve got something healthy on hand to tide me over when hunger strikes. The healthy fats from the coconut oil and the peanut butter definitely make these filling and nourishing for your body.
Not only are these vegan, but you could make them gluten-free by using gluten-free porridge oats. The addition of chocolate is optional and gives you a chance to control the sugar content. I actually used chopped pieces of a bar of 90% dark chocolate, which gives me that cocoa hit with very little refined sugar. For more healthy homemade snack ideas, check out my recipe page!
Do you snack between meals? Does making your own homemade snacks appeal to you or do you prefer to buy them? What are your favourite go-to snacks?
These sound lovely. If I make something like this I either eat them very quickly, or freeze them and then forget about them!
I tend to have snack bars in my bag as they can stand being squashed and forgotten about!
Ha! I’ve often forgotten snacks in the freezer that I’ve made for a rainy day, but its a nice surprise when I find them.
I love making healthy snacks like this, so simple to make, taste good and so much cheaper than shop bought ones too!
Totally agree Lauren. The shop bought ones can be expensive.
These sound so nice! And I bet they’re so filling because of the fat and protein content 🙂
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Thank you! They are very substantial because of all of those healthy fats.
Love snack balls – coconut oil always saves the day! These look delicious – plus it so versatile you really can make a snack ball out of anything! And congrats on Aidan – Well done you!
Thanks Kezia! I love snack balls too, so easy to create at home.
These look great for a protein boost and would make an ideal snack. I love peanut butter in food but not as a spread so these would be perfect for me.
Thanks! Well the peanut butter blended into these would be great for your taste buds. 🙂
These sound great. I keep meaning to try the Bounce Balls, but they are just so expensive I’m not sure I can justify it and I’d much prefer a version at home anyway. When I’m busy I don’t tend to snack unless something is there, but then I end up starving and bolting my dinner, probably eating twice as much. I need to try and get back into the snacking habit again.
Bounce Balls are very tasty, but so expensive to have on a regular basis. They are easy to recreate at home though which is great!
Yum, these look so good. I love using dates they add a great sweetness and so much better for you. I have always made a recipe similar, but I like this a lot, and they seem creamier and look like they hold up better than mine. Definitely trying this and so excited. thanks!
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Hi Chelsea, thanks for visiting my blog – great to hear that you liked it! 🙂 I do like using dates for some natural sweetness too.
These look great and little powerhouse balls on nutrition! Great idea.
Thanks Anna! 🙂