Make a batch of these and bring a couple with you as a nutritious snack when you are on the go! When hunger hits, having nutritious food on hand helps all of us make better choices.
Ingredients
Dates
- ¼ cup, pitted, packed
Beans
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
Protein-powder
- 2 scoops chocolate protein powder
Nut-butter
- ¼ cup peanut, almond or sunflower seed butter (unsalted)
Salt
- ½ teaspoon salt
Cacao-powder
- 1 Tablespoon
Instructions
Step 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a food processor or blender, combine dates, chocolate protein powder, peanut butter, salt and cacao powder. Blend until smooth.
Step 3
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheet.
Step 4
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set. Enjoy once set!
Notes
This recipe can be enjoyed at Stage 4 of the bariatric surgery post-operative diet.