Nut Free Protein Balls

Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

1 hour

Total time

1 hour 10 mins

Author: Wick Nixon

Serves: 16 balls

Ingredients

4 medjool dates, pips removed (or 8 dried dates), soaked in boiling water for 5 minutes, drained
½ c pumpkin seeds
1 c desiccated coconut
1 t vanilla essence
1 T pure maple syrup
2 T cacao powder
¼ c chocolate protein powder, optional
⅓ c coconut oil, melted

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Form into balls using damp hands. Refrigerate, for approximately 1 hour, until firm.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Suitable to freeze.

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