Key Lime Pie Protein Balls

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup rolled oats (gf if required)
• 1/2 cup cashews
• 5 medjool dates, pitted
• 1 Tbsp. tahini
• 1 scoop vegan protein powder (e.g. pea protein) (optional)
• 1 tsp salt
• Juice and zest of 1 lime
• 1/4 cup desiccated coconut (plus extra to roll in)

Takes 15 min,makes around 16 balls.

Instructions

1. Add oats to a high strength food processor and process for around a minute until roughly broken down
2. Add dates and process again until the dates are finely chopped
3. Add all remaining ingredients (reserve a little coconut for rolling in later)
4. Process until just coming together. If the mixture looks a little crumbly add a dash of water or almond milk until it begins sticking together
5. Taking heaped teaspoons at a time, roll the mixture between your palms until smooth
6. Add desiccated coconut to a shallow bowl and roll each protein ball until covered
7. Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week. Enjoy!