2020 Week 18 Ginger-Date Protein bites

Ingredients:

• 2 cups plain almonds
• 1 cup Medjool dates
• 2 tablespoons blacks trap molasses or 1.5 tsp liquid Stevia
• 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• Shredded coconut for rolling, optional

Instructions:

1. Place all ingredients into a food processor.
2. Mix until blended and smooth.
3. A “dough ball” will form, wet hands and roll dough into 1’ balls.
4. If using coconut, spread a thin layer on a baking sheet and roll balls through the coconut until coated.
5. Store balls in a sealed container, separating layers with a sheet of parchment paper.