Have snacks, will travel!
These Almond Butter Date Balls are made with just dates, maple syrup, almond butter, and nuts.
They come together quickly in the food processor.
Alison Conklin
I dare you to eat just one!
I need to be armed.
Lest I face the wrath of the hangry.
Alison Conklin
Enter these almond butter date balls.
Bonus points if it can be made with ingredients I already have on hand.
And double bonus if its relatively healthy, insofar as its not loaded with sugar.
Alison Conklin
But sometimes you want something thats a little less, ahem, indulgent.)
And thats the case with these date balls.
Easy Protein Balls in the Food Processor
This recipe would not be possible without a food processor.
Alison Conklin
Its just what you need, and theres no real way to do it without one.
But it happens so quickly, and you could have your kids lick the bowl.
A Few Words of Advice
There is a small margin of error with this recipe.
Alison Conklin
A couple of tips!
They also travel wellIve shared them with my yoga classes many times.
They also happen to be vegan and gluten-free, if those are two areas of concern.
Alison Conklin
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The pieces should look like a rough crumble.
Keep a close eye on this, as it will come together quickly.
Alison Conklin
Add the almonds and pulse a few times to incorporate them.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
Place the coconut in a small bowl and the cocoa powder in another bowl.
Alison Conklin
(I usually do some in coconut and some in cocoa powder, and leave some plain.)
They are usually consumed too quickly.
Alison Conklin
