Protein Balls for the WIN!!!

 This was a quick and fun recipe for a healthy snack! My Dad was the one who really liked them, and I have tried a few different flavors now! This one was my first:

You will need:

1/2 cup raw almonds

• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut divided
• 2 cups Medjool dates pitted
• 3 tbsp cocoa powder

I had never used dates in anything before, but they are naturally sweet, so they work for a healthy treat! 

I put the almonds and the dates in my food processer...

I gave it a good mix for like 2 minutes, then I added the cocoa...

and gave it another good mix.

and then i rolled the dough into balls and then rolled them in coconut flakes

and then I took a taste test...

and then another...cause they were GOOD!!

You are supposed to put them in the freezer to firm up. I put mine in for about 30 minutes.

I of course had to take another taste test after they were cold! The consistency was even fudgier AND THE TASTE WAS EVEN MORE CHOCOLATEY GOODNESS!

Take a look....

So if you don"t have these 4 ingredients in your pantry, put them on your grocery list, and enjoy these tasty treats soon!

(BTW, we stored these in a ziploc baggie and they were totally fine for the 3 days they lasted before being scarfed up! Mom says they will easily last for a week or so.)

I'll see you next time back here in my kitchen!

Ellie

p.s.   The original recipe came from this awesome site!

https://thebigmansworld.com/chocolate-coconut-energy-balls/