Quinoa Balls

Quinoa Balls

Quinoa Balls

  • 1/3 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup pitted dates
  • 1/2 cup almonds
  • 1/3 cup almond butter
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips
  1. Add quinoa and water to a small saucepan, cover and bring to a boil
  2. Cook for 12-15 minutes until all water has been absorbed
  3. Quinoa should still be warm when adding to the ingredients below
  4. To a food processor add 1 cup pitted dates, and pulse until they form a ball
  5. Remove dates and place in medium mixing bowl
  6. Add 1/2 cup almonds to the food processor and pulse until finely minced
  7. Add dates, minced almonds, 1/3 cup almond butter and warm quinoa to the food processor and pulse until well combined
  8. Add 1/3 cup chocolate chips and pulse until combined and chips are melted into the mixture
  9. Shape mixture into balls
  10. Refrigerate for a bit