Protein Balls

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Serves 12

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Ingredients….

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 ¼ cup of chia seeds

3.5 handfuls of mixed unsalted nuts

4 tablespoons of raw unsalted 100% natural peanut butter

2 tablespoons of desiccated coconut

2.5 tablespoons of cacao powder

1 tablespoon of coconut oil

10 medium sized dates – pip removed

Water (if needed to make ingredients slightly wetter)

 

How to make…..

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1.Take your dates and remove the pip

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2.Measure all of your ingredients out

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3.Place the dates, chia seeds, nuts, peanut butter, coconut, cacao, and coconut oil in your food processor or vitamix. Check consistency and add a small amount a water if needed

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4.Blend until all combined (remember not to blend so they are completely smooth – these are nice when they have a slight crunch from the nuts to them)

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5.Once combined, empty mixture on to a plate and start to separate and make in to ball shapes. They should be medium size, around 35/40g in weight

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6.This is when you can have some fun – roll them in a topping of choice. Anything from more desiccated coconut, crushed pistachios or hazelnuts or even goji berries

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7.Place in the freezer for 1 hour to set

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8.Remove from freezer and eat!

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9.They can be stored in the fridge for a couple of weeks or keep in the freezer for up to 3 months and remove one

30 minutes before you wish to consume it.