Vanilla Bean Protein Balls

Ingredients

• 1 cup cashews
• 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 10 Medjool dates (pitted)
• 2 vanilla beans (or 2 tsp vanilla bean paste)
• 2 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
• 2 tbsp almond butter
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• White chocolate chips for decoration (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Process oats until fine flour forms

2. 2

   Add cashews and process until finely ground

3. 3

   Add dates and process until sticky

4. 4

   Scrape seeds from vanilla beans and add to processor

5. 5

   Add protein powder and salt, pulse to combine

6. 6

   Add melted coconut oil, almond butter, and honey

7. 7

   Process until dough comes together

8. 8

   Roll mixture into 18 balls

9. 9

   Press a white chocolate chip on top if desired

10. 10

    Refrigerate for 1 hour until firm

11. 11

    Store covered in refrigerator