Cocoa and Pea Protein Oat Balls
Makes 6 servings

INGREDIENTS
70 g Gluten-free oats (Dry weight. Certified, which is the only thing that separates them from ordinary oats in the numbers.)
1 scoop, about 30 g Pea protein powder
5 dates, about 100 g Medjool dates (Stoned weight.)
2 tsp, about 6 g Cocoa powder
20 g Sunflower seeds
A pinch Salt
2 to 3 tbsp Water

METHOD
1. Pit the dates and blitz them with two tablespoons of water to a paste.
2. Add the oats, pea protein, cocoa, sunflower seeds and salt and pulse. Pea protein is thirsty, so the mix will look dry at first; add water a teaspoon at a time until it presses into a ball that holds.
3. Roll into six and chill for half an hour. They are firmer than the whey versions and keep for a week in the fridge.

Check ingredient packaging for allergen information.

RECIPE NOTES
Pea protein has an earthy taste that cocoa hides well and vanilla does not. An unflavoured or chocolate powder is the one to use here.
Sunflower seeds give the crunch that nuts would otherwise provide. Pumpkin seeds work as well and carry a little more protein.

Full recipe: https://www.getfuel8.com/recipes/cocoa-pea-protein-oat-balls
