Cocoa Chia Nut Energy Balls

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup almonds
• 1 cup medjool date (pitted)
• 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds (plus more chia seeds to roll the energy balls)
• pinch of salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Add the almonds to Vitamix (you could use any food processor) and run the blender for a few seconds to grind it roughly. Then, add the date and blend it for a few seconds. Add rest of the ingredients and blend to bring it together.

2. 2

   Use a cookie scooper or a spoon to shape 1-tablespoon portions into a ball. Roll the ball into chia seeds and it’s ready!

3. 3

   Store the energy balls in a clean airtight jar in the refrigerator.