Chocolate Energy Cacao Balls

​Plant-Based, Gluten-Free

Serves - 5-6

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• 1 cup gluten-free organic quick oats

• 1/4 flax seed meal

• 1/2 scoop vegan protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)

• 2 tablespoon shredded unsweetened coconut flakes (Optional)

• 1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil

• 5 tablespoons almond butter

• 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup

• 3 tablespoon cacao powder

• 1 tablespoon water

• 1/2 mashed banana

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Mash all ingredients with a fork until thoroughly blended. Roll into balls place in a jar in refrigerator give hour before eating....no need to cook! Can roll balls in chopped nuts, cinnamon or shredded coconut. Yum! Makes about 10 -12 rolled balls.