Chocolate-Almond Protein Bites

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup almonds
• 2 cups pitted Medjool dates, soaked in water for 10 minutes then drained
• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1 pinch salt
• 3 tablespoons agave syrup
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions

In a food processor, process rolled oats until coarsely ground. Add almonds and pulse a few more times until the almonds are coarsely ground. Add dates, 1/2 cup coconut flakes, salt, agave, and cocoa powder, and process until combined and mixture is sticky.

Using a one-inch cookie scoop, scoop mixture into balls. Using your hands, roll them into smooth balls.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few weeks.