Fudgy Protein Bites

• 6 Medjool dates, pitted
• 1.5 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• .25 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Pinch salt
• .25 cups plain protein powder (I used Bob's Red Mill Whey Protein)
• sprinkles, additional cocoa powder or powdered sugar to garnish

1. Place the dates, peanut butter, cocoa powder, vanilla and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a few times and then process until ingredients combine into a sticky mixture.
2. Scrape the mixture into a bowl and add the protein powder. Knead it in with your hands until a smooth dough forms. Let sit 5-10 minutes if you have time.
3. Press the dough out into a rectangle and divide into 10-12 equal-sized pieces. Roll each piece between your palms to make a small ball.
4. Optional: Garnish each ball by rolling it in powdered sugar, cocoa or sprinkles.
5. Store, covered, in the fridge.

dates, peanut butter, cocoa powder, vanilla, salt, protein powder, sprinkles

Taken from food52.com/recipes/41425-fudgy-protein-bites (may not work)