Apple Pie Energy Balls

As soon as fall weather hits I start craving apple pie.  These apple pie energy balls are the perfect treat when you need a quick pick me up.

Ingredients:

1 cup old fashioned oats

1 cup almonds

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1 tablespoon flax seeds

4 large Medjool dates

1 teaspoon apple pie spice

¼ cup apple butter

2 tablespoons pure or light maple syrup

Directions:

1. Add oats, almonds, protein powder, and flax seeds to a food processor.  Pulse to roughly chop and mix.
2. Add dates, apple pie spice, and apple butter.  Pulse to mix in.
3. Drizzle maple syrup around the food processor.  Pulse to mix in.
4. Use a spatula to scrap sides and mix in maple syrup.
5. Use a small cookie scooper to form balls.
6. Store energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
7. Enjoy!