Sweet and Tart Energy Balls

A touch of strawberry, cranberry, chocolate, and peanut butter with the nutty flavors from cashews and pecans make for a scrumptious bite any time of day.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup powdered freeze dried strawberries

1/3 cup cashews

1 cup pecans

2 tablespoons peanut butter powder

2 tablespoons flax seeds

1 scoop chocolate protein powder

2 tablespoons almond milk

1/4 cup dried cranberries

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup pitted dates

Directions:

1. Soak dates in hot water for at least 10 minutes to moisten.
2. Pulse nuts in a food processor.
3. Add peanut butter powder, protein powder, strawberry, flax seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Pulse to mix.
4. Add pitted dates. Pulse.
5. Add almond milk to thicken. (Add more if needed) Pulse until clumps start to form.
6. Add cranberries. Pulse to mix.
7. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to help dough set.
8. Use an ice cream scooper or tablespoon. Roll balls.
9. Place balls in an air tight container and store in the refrigerator.