Date & Oat Energy Balls

By Chef B. Boukim

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 0 min · Total: 15 min · Serves 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
• 1 cup Rolled oats
• 2 tbsp Cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp Almond butter
• 1 tbsp Chia seeds
• 1/4 tsp Sea salt
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Soak the dates in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain well.
2. Pulse the oats in a food processor until coarsely ground.
3. Add the dates, cocoa, almond butter, chia seeds, salt, and vanilla. Process until the mixture clumps together.
4. Roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls between your palms.
5. Chill for 30 minutes to firm. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.