A delicious and nutritious snack you can prepare ahead of time for busy weeks, long hikes or road trips.
These little bites are a new and improved version of my peanut butter cookie dough energy bites, one of the first recipes I ever posted. What did I change? I added more peanuts and reduced the amount of oats. I omitted the coconut oil and I added chocolate chunks instead of cacao nibs. You really can’t go wrong with adding chocolate. I hope you will love this version as well!
What You Need:
- Dates: Use Medjool dates for the best result. These will be softer and sweeter, which will help the bites stick together and improve flavor.
- Oats: I used rolled oats, but you can also use quick oats if preferred.
- Peanuts: Use roasted nuts, either salted or unsalted. If using salted, skip the pinch of salt.
- Peanut butter: Once again, you can use salted or unsalted natural peanut butter. Skip the pinch of salt if using salted.
- Vanilla, chocolate and salt: For flavor and balance.



How to Make Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Energy Bites:
Here are the steps to make peanut butter chocolate energy bites at home.
- Combine the Ingredients
Add the dates, oats, peanuts, peanut butter, vanilla and salt to a food processor. Process until the mixture sticks together when pressed.
- Add Chocolate
Add chopped chocolate to the food processor with the other ingredients. Pulse a few times to combine.
- Form the Bites
Roll the mixture in the palm of your hands to form 12 little balls.
- Storage
Store the bites in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Energy Bites FAQ:
Yes, use vegan chocolate to make these energy bites vegan. My go-to chocolate bar is the Lindt 70% Madagascar chocolate, which is accidentally vegan. Enjoy life is another good vegan and allergy-friendly option. You might need to chop these chocolate chunks a little smaller for this recipe.
Yes, you can make this recipe completely gluten-free by using gluten-free certified oats. While regular oats are naturally gluten-free, the risk for cross contamination is high.
More Energy Bite Recipes to Try:
- Matcha Coconut Energy Bites
- Walnut Flax Energy Bites
- Cookie Dough Energy Bites (Grain-Free)
- Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Energy Bites
- Salted Caramel Energy Bites


Chocolate Chunk Peanut Butter Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts, unsalted
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup peanut butter, natural
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped into small pieces
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add the dates, peanuts, peanut butter, oats, vanilla and salt to a food processor. Process until the mixture sticks together when pressed (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the chopped chocolate and pulse a few times to combine.
- Form the dough into about 12 little balls using your hands.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. You can eat them straight from the freezer.
Notes
If you make these peanut butter chocolate chunk energy bites, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! And if you try this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!
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