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.

Ingredients

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Makes 12 kid size portions

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• 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

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Instructions ​​

1. Take a baking pan and line it with parchment paper

2. In a bullet or blender take the pits out of dates and blend them with 3 tbsp warm water until pureed 

3. 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. 

4. Place in the fridge to chill and then move them to a labeled Ziploc bag for the freezer as an easy addition to lunches!

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