Oatmeal & Date Energy Bites

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 8-10 pitted dates
• 2 tbsp peanut butter (or any nut butter)
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
• Pinch of salt
• 1-2 tbsp water (if needed)

Instructions:

1. Blend the dates: Place the pitted dates in a food processor and blend until they form a sticky paste. If your dates are a bit dry, you can soak them in warm water for a few minutes beforehand.
2. Add other ingredients: Add rolled oats, peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the food processor. Blend everything together until the mixture is well combined. If the mixture seems too dry, add 1-2 tbsp of water.
3. Form into balls: Scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls using your hands.
4. Chill and enjoy: You can eat them right away, but for best results, refrigerate them for 10-15 minutes to let them firm up.

Optional Add-ins:

• Chia seeds
• Chocolate chips
• Coconut flakes

Enjoy your quick and healthy oatmeal and date dessert!