Description
These treats are delicious and are made with so many tasty and nutritious ingredients. They store well in the freezer for up to a month. And because they are filled with dates and nuts and peanut butter, you don't have to feel guilty when you grab one (or two) for a snack. You will be surprised at how easy they are to make using this great recipe created by Liz Horne, author of the fabulous dessert blog "Sweet Things by Lizzie".
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups pitted Medjool dates
- (3) bars of dark chocolate (1.23 ounces each)
- 1 cup organic chunky peanut butter
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped almonds
- 2 tablespoons organic honey
- 1/2 cup raw coconut
- 1 teaspoon best quality vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Preparation
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and set aside
- Microwave the chocolate in a pyrex cup for about 45 seconds to a minute until completely melted
- In the bowl of your food processor, add the dates, peanut butter and melted chocolate. Pulse until completely blended and no big chunks are left
- Add in the coconut, vanilla, honey and salt. Pulse just a few times until the rest of the ingredients are blended
- Transfer to another bowl and stir in the almonds
- Use a small ice cream scoop to scoop the balls, then roll them in your hands until they are smooth and held together well
- Place the balls on the lined baking sheet and in the fridge until they are nicely chilled before eating them
- Store them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to a month
Makes: 20-25 chocolate protein balls
Prep time: 25 minutes
Recipe and photo reprinted with the permission of Liz Horne
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