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