Protein Balls with Cacao Nibs

Ingredients:

8 dates, chopped or 1 ½ cup diced dates

¼ cup raw sunflower seeds

¼ cup pumpkin seeds

¼ cup almonds

¼ cup shredded coconut

½ cup ground flax seeds/ optional/ can use sesame seeds

½ cup hemp hearts

½ cup rolled oats/ or puffed quinoa

1 tsp vanilla paste

6 tbsp maple syrup

5 tbsp coconut oil, softened

1/2 tsp salt

4 tbsp chia seeds

½ cup cacao nibs

Method:

Combine dates, seeds, almonds, coconut, flax, hemp, vanilla, maple syrup, salt, and coconut oil into a food processor. Will need to do in batches. Transfer to a bowl and add the cacao nibs. Use your hands to form a batter into a rectangular shape into a baking dish, or you can roll into bite size balls. Make sure to wrap the base of the dish with plastic wrap for easy removal. Pre-cut the bars with a bread knife. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes to harden.