Chai Spice Protein Balls

Ingredients

• 1 cup almonds
• 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
• 10 Medjool dates (pitted)
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp cardamom
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 2 tbsp almond butter
• 2 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Cinnamon for dusting

Instructions

1. 1

   Process almonds until coarsely ground

2. 2

   Add dates and process until sticky paste forms

3. 3

   Add protein powder and all spices (cinnamon through salt)

4. 4

   Pulse to combine evenly

5. 5

   Add almond butter, melted coconut oil, and vanilla

6. 6

   Process until mixture comes together as dough

7. 7

   Roll mixture into 18 balls

8. 8

   Dust with cinnamon

9. 9

   Refrigerate for 1 hour until firm

10. 10

    Store covered in refrigerator