Nutty Energy Balls

These nutty energy balls combine almonds, cashews, and pecans to create a nutty and fantastic flavor. These are packed full of protein and great for a snack any time of day.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup roasted almonds

1/2 cup roasted cashews

1/2 cup roasted pecans

1 tablespoon flax seeds

1 tablespoon chia seeds

1 tablespoon powdered peanut butter

1 tablespoon chocolate protein powder

1/4 cup creamy reduced fat peanut butter

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

10 pitted dates

dash of sea salt

Directions:

1. Soak dates in hot water for 10 minutes.
2. Pulse nuts in food processor until they are broken up, but not a powder.
3. Add chia seeds, flax seeds, powdered peanut butter, protein powder, salt. Pulse to mix.
4. Add peanut butter, maple syrup, and drained dates. Pulse to mix.
5. Add maple syrup if the mixture isn’t sticking together yet. If mixture is too sticky to form balls place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
6. Use an ice cream scooper or tablespoon to make balls.
7. Store in an air tight container in the fridge until they disappear.