These are literally divine...I can't tell you how good these are and a bit addictive, but there are worse things to be addicted, so I say go for it. There are a lot of these same types of recipes online, so I can't take ownership for creating the first oat-based nut ball, but this is just a spin on such a creation - pretty generic ingredients, but the end product will fool anyone and it will knock their socks off. These are great pre-workout, post-workout and as a snack for hiking, etc.
2 cups oats (preferably raw, gluten free)
1/2 cup raw almond butter (roasted is fine, but not as optimal, or you can use peanut butter if you're not sensitive to it)
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 tablespoons cacao
pinch salt
few pinches cinnamon
7 pitted dates
Combine all the ingredients (except for the dates) in a food processor until well combined. Add in the dates and combine some more until the mixture begins to hold together. If it needs a little help (if the dates are harder than desired) add a few tablespoons of water until it starts to stick together between your fingers. Roll into balls, and enjoy! When refrigerated, they hold their shape better and harden a bit.
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