"Get some" Power Balls

I just learned how to copy and paste.... Don't be  judging. So it's her 5 year old not mine. Even though Adde would think unsweetened chocolate would be gross :)

thanks to 100daysofrealfood.com for this one. 

1. The Chocolate/Peanut Version (pictured):

I recently bought my first bar of unsweetened chocolate (100% cacao)…and to steal vocabulary from my 5-year-old, it tasted disgusting!However, in some magical way the combination of ingredients in this recipe below make the cacao taste like “regular” chocolate. I have to thank a 100 Days of Real Food reader for introducing me to a version of this recipe. I would have never thought to put these items together and now we can’t stop eating them!

• ¾ cup tree nuts (I used pecans)
• ¾ cup dried pitted dates
• 2 tablespoons of peanut butter (an all natural PB is recommended – the only ingredient necessary is crushed peanuts)
• 3 tablespoons 100% cacao (unsweetened chocolate bar – Ghiradelli makes one that I found at 2 different grocery stores in the baking section)

Combine all ingredients into a food processor and blend. Form into balls (makes about 10 – 12 depending on size) and serve immediately or keep refrigerated. For a slightly different variation without peanut butter check out the chocolate torte recipe.

2. The Peanut/Honey Version:

This recipe is from a friend of a friend and you can get creative with adding extras.

• 1 cup peanut butter (an all natural PB is recommended – the only ingredient necessary is crushed peanuts)
• 1 cup honey
• 3 cups rolled oats (oatmeal)
• 1 cup of nuts or dried fruit (or whatever your heart desires)
• Crushed nuts, granola cereal or unsweetened coconut

Mix the first four ingredients together thoroughly. Form them into balls (makes about 10 – 12 depending on size) then roll them in the crushed nuts, granola cereal, or unsweetened coconut. Serve or refrigerate.

Can't wait to try this one. I just need to get some unsweetened chocolate and some dates. Seriously wouldn't this taste so good for a little something sweet before bed!! bye bye cold cereal:)