Snack

Oat Balls with Cocoa and Peanut Butter

Name: Oat Balls with Cocoa and Peanut Butter
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cups rolled oats; 2 tablespoons cocoa powder; 2 dessert spoons unsweetened peanut butter; 2 tablespoons molasses or strained honey; 2 tablespoons milk or plant-based milk; 1 pinch sea salt

Duration

10 min

Servings

For 4 People

Difficulty

medium

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Ingredients

Servings:

1 cups rolled oats
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 dessert spoons unsweetened peanut butter
2 tablespoons molasses or strained honey
2 tablespoons milk or plant-based milk
1 pinch sea salt

Step-by-Step Preparation

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Place the oats into the bowl of the food processor (blender). Blend at high speed for approximately 1-2 minutes until the oats reach a flour-like consistency. If you prefer a slightly chewy texture, you can leave the oats slightly coarse instead of turning them completely into flour.

After safely removing the blade from the blender, add the sifted cocoa, unsweetened peanut butter, molasses (or honey), and milk to the blended oat flour.

Add a pinch of sea salt, which is our chef's flavor recommendation, to the mixture at this stage. Sea salt will enhance the depth of the cocoa and make the aroma of the peanut butter more prominent, establishing the sweet-salty balance.

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly with a spatula until well combined. Once the ingredients are integrated, knead lightly with your hands to obtain a smooth dough with a playdough-like consistency that is soft and easy to shape. If the dough remains too dry, you can add a few drops of milk; if it becomes too wet, you can add a very small amount of oats.

Break off walnut-sized pieces from the prepared dough and roll them in your palm to form smooth balls. With these measurements, you will obtain approximately 18 oat balls.

Arrange the shaped oat balls side by side on a wide serving plate. For the best consistency and flavor, let them rest in the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes before consuming.

Chef's Tips

Oat balls get better as they sit in the refrigerator; because the oats completely absorb the liquids and moisture, they reach a soft, Turkish delight-like consistency.
The outside of the balls will have a slightly sticky texture when first rolled. For a cleaner presentation and easier consumption, you can coat the balls in crushed hazelnuts, shredded coconut, or cocoa powder immediately after preparing them.

Alternative & Optional Ingredients

You can make the recipe completely vegan and lactose-free by using soy milk, almond milk, or oat milk instead of regular milk.
You can use maple syrup or agave nectar instead of molasses, depending on your taste.
If you want to make a higher protein athlete snack, you can reduce the amount of rolled oats by 2 tablespoons and add half a scoop of chocolate protein powder instead.

Gourmet Recommendations

For an elegant presentation, you can drizzle melted 80% dark chocolate over the oat balls using a bain-marie method and freeze them in the refrigerator to prepare gourmet truffles with a crunchy exterior and soft interior.
A very small amount of finely grated orange zest added to the mixture will achieve a wonderful aromatic harmony with the cocoa and peanut butter.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving

Calories153 kcal

Protein5 g

Carbohydrates27 g

Fat4 g

Fiber 4 g

Sugar 9 g

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Oat Balls with Cocoa and Peanut Butter

Duration

10 min

Servings

For 4 People

Difficulty

medium

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