Ingredients (makes 15 balls):

• ½ cup chocolate protein powder

• ¼ cup organic peanut butter of your choosing

• ⅓ cup oats

• 8 pitted dates

• 3 tbsp. water or almond milk

Also needed -

• Wax paper

Instructions:

1. Place chocolate protein powder, oatmeal, peanut butter, and pitted dates into a food processor and pulse for 30 seconds (or until well combined).

2. After 30 seconds, add water (or almond milk) to the combination and pulse for 15-30 seconds. If the mixture is still not sticky, add more peanut butter or milk until a better consistency is formed.

3. Remove ingredients and roll the dough into about 15 balls. Place on wax paper and allow the balls to harden in the fridge for at least 1 hour before enjoying.

4. Store balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

Notes:

**Best served with a glass of almond milk!

**I use Naked Nutrition powder. The link to purchase is here: https://nkdnutrition.com/products/chocolate-pea-protein-powder

**I recommend a food processor instead of a blender. In the pictures you will see a Vitamix blender, but it would be easier with a food processor.

**More milk or peanut butter may need to be added to the mixture to ensure that the balls stick together. Some peanut butter is not as oily as others.  

**This recipe makes about 15 balls but smaller balls could be made.