Cocoa-Oat Truffles

Try these yummy finger snacks! You and your toddler won't be able to keep your finger off!






Makes about 20 truffles

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats
  
• 1 cup finely chopped pitted dates
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, divided
• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• Pinch ground nutmg
• Pinch ground cinnamon

place oats in the bowl of a food processor and process until finely ground. Add dates, 2 tablespoons cocoa, almond butter, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon and process until finely ground and sticking together. Place remaining cocoa powder in a shallow bowl. Roll truffle mixture into balls about 2 teaspoons each, pressing firmly for mixture to stick together. Roll truffles in cocoa powder and chill until ready to serve.

Protein rich, calcium rich, dairy free, low sodium, vegan, wheat-free

1 truffle: 90 calories (35 from fat), 4g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 11g total carbohydrates (2g dietary fiber, 6g sugar), 3g protein.