NUT-FREE KIDS PROTEIN BALLS
Back to School means snacks need to be “nut-free” these little protein balls are full of fibre, healthy fats and protein to keep little one full for hours.
Makes 12 kid size portions
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1 tbsp hemp hearts
6 dates, pitted
3 tbsp warm water
2 tbsp Sunbutter (sunflower seed butter)
1 tsp vanilla
½ tbsp cocoa power
1-2 tbsp maple syrup
Optional: shredded coconut
Instructions
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Take a baking pan and line it with parchment paper
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In a bullet or blender take the pits out of dates and blend them with 3 tbsp warm water until pureed
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Mix date mixture with all other ingredients and roll into bite size balls. Mixture will feel a bit wet, option to roll it in shredded coconut.
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Place in the fridge to chill and then move them to a labeled Ziploc bag for the freezer as an easy addition to lunches!