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Protein Balls with Dates and Oats

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 20 balls
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup pitted dates finely chopped
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tbsp water as needed
  • ¼ cup shredded coconut optional

Method
 

  1. Toast oats in a dry skillet until golden and fragrant.
  2. Chop or soak dates if needed for softness.
  3. Mix peanut butter, honey, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  4. Add oats, dates, flaxseed, and cinnamon. Stir to combine.
  5. Add water gradually until mixture holds shape.
  6. Roll into balls and coat with coconut if desired.
  7. Chill in the fridge for 30–45 minutes.