Easy Healthy Protein Balls Recipe in 15 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Process the dates. Place the pitted Medjool dates in a high speed food processor and pulse until they form a thick, sticky paste. Note: This creates the glue for the entire recipe.
2. Add dry ingredients. Throw in the rolled oats, protein powder, ground flaxseed, and sea salt. Pulse 5–8 times until the oats are coarsely chopped. Note: You want some oat texture left, not a fine flour.
3. Transfer the mix. Move everything to a large mixing bowl. Note: Using a bowl gives you more control for the folding steps.
4. Incorporate the binders. Fold in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract until no dry streaks remain.
5. Add the chocolate. Stir in the mini dark chocolate chips. Note: Do this last so the processor blades don't smash them.
6. Adjust the moisture. If the mixture feels too dry, add the unsweetened almond milk 1/2 tablespoon at a time until it holds together when squeezed.
7. Portion the dough. Use a small cookie scoop to grab 1 tablespoon increments. Note: Consistency in size helps with even chilling.
8. Roll the balls. Roll the portions between your palms until smooth and round.
9. Set the bites. Place them on a parchment lined sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes until firm to the touch.