Description
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Hemp Seed Balls are a delicious and nutritious no-bake snack that combines the rich flavors of peanut butter and cocoa with the wholesome crunch of hemp seeds and oats. Perfect for a quick energy boost or a healthy treat, these bite-sized balls are naturally sweetened with maple syrup and studded with dark chocolate chips for an indulgent finish.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup quick oats (certified gluten free if needed)
- ½ cup hemp seeds
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp herbamere or sea salt
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the quick oats and hemp seeds until fully blended, then set aside.
- Melt peanut butter mixture: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, gently melt and combine the peanut butter and maple syrup, stirring until smooth and well blended.
- Add flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract, herbamere or sea salt, and cocoa powder into the melted mixture until evenly incorporated.
- Mix wet and dry: Pour the peanut butter mixture into the bowl with oats and hemp seeds. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are fully combined and form a sticky dough.
- Cool mixture: Place the bowl in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes to cool the mixture slightly, preventing the chocolate chips from melting in the next step.
- Incorporate chocolate chips: Remove the mixture from the fridge and stir in the dark chocolate chips using your hands or a spoon to ensure even distribution.
- Shape balls: Using wet hands to prevent sticking, roll the mixture into golf ball-sized balls, pressing gently to form firm spheres.
- Chill balls: Place the formed balls in the freezer for about 1 hour to firm up and set properly.
- Store: Once firm, store the hemp seed balls in the refrigerator or freezer to maintain freshness until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use certified gluten-free oats if required for gluten sensitivity or celiac disease.
- Wetting your hands helps prevent the mixture from sticking while shaping the balls.
- Letting the mixture cool before adding chocolate chips keeps them from melting and preserves their texture.
- These balls can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week in the fridge or up to one month in the freezer.
- Feel free to substitute dark chocolate chips with dairy-free or vegan options if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American