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Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls Recipe

Ingredients

Filling Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups almond meal or finely ground raw almonds (blend or process the almonds - measure AFTER blending)
  • 3 scoops Protein Powder of choice optional
  • 1/3 cup all natural peanut butter or almond butter
  • 3 Tbsps unrefined coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup dried coconut flakes I love "Let's do organic brand
  • 10 pitted large dates
  • 2 Tbsps pure maple syrup or raw honey

Coating ingredients:

  • 1 cup melted high quality dark chocolate
  • 2-3 Tbsp roasted peanuts or almonds chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Place all filling ingredients into a high speed food processor, or blender and pulse to combine.
  • Take about 2 tbsp of mixture and use your hands to work the mixture until it resembles a cookie dough consistency.
  • Continue with this process, shaping the mixture into even balls and place in the fridge to set while melting the chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler.
  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Dip each ball in chocolate and place it on the tray. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
  • Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until the chocolate is set.
  • How to store: Keep in an airtight container for about a week or freeze for about a month.