SPICED CASHEW BUTTER CHICKPEA TRUFFLES aka NUT BUTTER BALLS

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This recipe is easy-peasy. Modify, adapt, and change as you deem necessary. Guaranteed to be a guilt-free addiction, primed to satisfy and please. 

Packed full of nutrients, protein, and fiber, these healthy and delicious truffles are dark chocolate dipped with a creamy, cookie-butter-like textured at the center. This kind of yum should be illegal.

💥SPICED CASHEW BUTTER CHICKPEA TRUFFLES aka NUT BUTTER BALLS💥

🌰INGREDIENTS:

• 1 can of chickpeas, drained + rinsed
• 1/2 c. Three Nuts Spiced Cashew Butter (or your preferred nut butter)
• 3 deglet noor dates
• 1 tsp tahini
• 1 c. chocolate chips
• Optional: coconut oil for melting (~1 tbsp)

🍴STEPS:

1. In a food processor, blend chickpeas, dates, tahini, and nut butter. Set aside.
2. Prepare parchment paper on a tray and use a cookie scoop to make balls of dough of the chickpea-nut butter blend on the tray.
3. Freeze for 10-15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, melt chocolate.
5. Once frozen, dip butter balls in chocolate and place back on parchment paper.
6. Place butter balls in fridge or freezer until chocolate is solid.
7. Store in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

💡PRO-TIP: Up the ante on these and add your favorite protein powder to increase overall protein content.