Black Bean Chocolate Protein Balls

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1 15-ounce can Black beans
  • 3 Dates, pitted

• Refrigerated

  • 1 tbsp Non-dairy milk

• Canned Goods

  • 2 tbsp Applesauce, unsweetened
  • 1/3 cup Chocolate protein powder

• Condiments

  • 1/4 cup Almond or peanut butter

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tbsp Cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup Dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

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Description

Ingredients

• 3-4 pitted dates
• 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
• ⅓ cup chocolate protein powder
• ¼ cup almond or peanut butter*
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon non-dairy milk
• ¼ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

• Line a baking sheet with wax paper or foil.
• In a small bowl, add dates. Cover with boiling water; set aside for 10 minutes.
• In the bowl of a food processor, add dates, black beans, protein powder, almond butter, applesauce, cocoa powder, vanilla, salt and non-dairy milk. Pulse to combine until all ingredients are mixed together and smooth; stop to scrap the sides if needed. It should be like a soft dough texture.
• Roll the dough into 15-20 balls. Place each ball onto the wax paper. Place the baking sheet in the fridge.
• In a small bowl, add chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is completely melted. Drizzle the chocolate over the balls. Return to the fridge, or enjoy as is.
• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.