Chocolate Walnut Protein Energy Bites

INGREDIENTS (SERVES 16)

o 3/4 scoop Chocolate Peanut Titan Protein Powder
o 1/4 cup unsalted walnuts
o 1/4 cup oat flour (or whole wheat flour)
o 2 tsp dark cocoa powder
o 1/4 cup dates, pitted
o 1/3 cup Walden Sugar Free Farms Maple Syrup
o 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
Optional Toppings: melted sugar free chocolate

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 160 degrees C. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
2. Soak dates in a bowl of water for 10 minutes and drain.
3. Pulse walnuts in a food processor until a fine crumble forms.
4. Add dates to walnut mixture and pulse until smooth. 
5. Add remainder of the ingredients, except rolled oats, to the food processor and blend until completely smooth. Scrape the sides of the bowl a few times to ensure the mixture is well combined.
6. Spoon batter into a mixing bowl, stir in oats, and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
7. Remove from fridge and roll 2 tablespoons of batter into a ball. Repeat until 16 energy bites are made. 
8. Place bites on baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and serve immediately.