Peanut Oaty Date Balls!!

A super quick post for a super quick recipe to create some delightful protein balls, ideal for a snack pre or post gym.

Your kitchen cupboard will need to provide;

Three large heaped table spoons of peanut butter. I used smooth organic but whatever you have will be fine. Obviously there are healthier versions of this stuff so go with what you have and you can always make changes.

A tiny dash of maple syrup (optional)

1/4 cup of old fashioned rolled oats baby

1/2 cup or about 5-6 medjool dates. 

Protein powder (optional) I used pea protein powder from myprotein which is vegan.

Activities;

1. De pit your dates and chip into small pieces. If its anything like mine, they will end up all sticking together in one lump but have no fear.

 2. Mix the peanut butter and oats together in a bowl. 

3. Fold in the dates. Use a dash of maple syrup if you want. I also added a tiny pinch of cinnamon and protein powder.

4. Rollin' dem balls...

    With clean hands, take a heaped teaspoon amount of your mix and roll into a ball between the   palms of your hands. This should make a nice bite size ball. 

 One down, 10-15 to go....repeat process 4.

I stored mine between grease proof paper in the fridge. Generally end up taking 3 or 4 to work in a small Tupperware and eat as one on my snacks during the day. 

Hope this helps Tom!