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Halloween Monster Energy Balls

Spooktacular Halloween Monster Energy Balls for Fun Treats

These Halloween Monster Energy Balls are a fun and nutritious treat, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth this spooky season.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16 balls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup Peanuts for crunch and protein
  • 1 cup Medjool dates pitted
  • ¼ cup Cocoa powder unsweetened
  • ½ cup Peanut butter creamy
  • 1 cup Gluten-free rolled oats for chewiness
Decoration Ingredients
  • 1 cup Licorice bars cut into shapes
  • 1 cup Candy eyeballs for decoration

Equipment

  • Food processor

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Pulse the pitted Medjool dates in a food processor until smooth.
  2. Add the gluten-free rolled oats, cocoa powder, peanut butter, and peanuts to the processor and blend until combined.
  3. Form the mixture into 1-inch balls using your palms, yielding approximately 16 balls.
  4. Press two candy eyeballs into the top of each ball.
  5. Cut licorice into thin strips and shape for decorations.
  6. Insert licorice shapes into the energy balls for decoration.
  7. Chill the energy balls in the fridge for 15-30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 40mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use fresh Medjool dates for best results. Adjust stickiness by adding water if necessary. Creative licorice shapes enhance the fun!

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