Chocolate Power Balls

Makes 8-12 balls

INGREDIENTS

2 cups rolled oats 

1/4 cup almond butter

1/2 cup raw cashews 

1/4 cup hemp seeds

2 tbsp protein powder 

1 tbsp cocoa powder

8 medjool dates, pitted

1 ripe banana 

2 tbsp maple syrup

1/2 tsp sea salt

Cocoa powder for rolling

METHOD

Using a food processor, blend the oats and cashews until they become a coarse meal.

Add the protein powder, hemp seeds, and salt and pulse a few times to mix.

Add the maple syrup, almond butter, and banana and pulse. Start adding the dates slowly.

Depending on how dry the dates are you may need to add a few more or less.

The mixture should be dry enough to form into balls but not too sticky. If your mixture is too dry, add some more dates, maple or almond butter. If it’s too wet, add a bit more oatmeal.

Roll the mixture into balls and roll each ball in cocoa powder to coat them.

Bon appétit! Served on my “Impromptu” canapé plates.