Peanut Butter Fudge Protein Cake Bites
Kids need a quick boost of whole food protein? Two of these fudgy energy balls provide 8 grams of plant protein with NO powders in sight.
Servings 8 2 balls
Calories 279kcal
Ingredients
- 9 each dates, Medjool
- 1/3 cup oats, dry
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 3 tablespoon cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 1/2 cup peanut butter, all-natural
- 4 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the oats and sunflower seeds in a food processor, and blend until you get a fine flour-like consistency (it may take a few minutes.) Transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Place the dates (without pits) into the food processor and blend until a sticky paste forms. Add the sticky ball of date paste to the mixing bowl.
- Add cocoa powder, peanut butter, vanilla, and mini chocolate chips to the mixing bowl. Use your hands to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
- Gently shape the dough into balls, using about two tablespoons of dough per ball.
- Enjoy. Store leftovers in the fridge or freezer.
