The dates in this recipe are a great way to get a healthy, sweet taste. These are simple to make and can be easily stored in the fridge or freezer for great protein poppers when needed!

Ingredients:

3 cups of pitted dates
1 cup of orange juice
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla
2 cups of cashews (whole or in pieces)
1 cup of commercially-roasted Hempseeds
3/4 cup of cocoa
1/2 cup of Salba wholeseeds


Directions:

Soak dates, juice and vanilla in a bowl for an hour. In meantime, blend cashews in a food processor until ground and place in a separate bowl. Pulse mix the date mixture in food processor until still a little chunky and not completely smooth. Add date mixture to cashews and add in all other ingredients. Chill mixture in fridge for an hour. Make into quarter size balls and keep in a sealed container in the fridge. Makes about 30 balls.