Chocolate protein balls

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• ½ cup Drink Nature chocolate protein powder
• 1 tsp liquid vanilla
• 1 tsp chia seeds
• 3 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
• 3 tbsp almond butter or peanut butter
• 1/4 dark chocolate (85% or 70%), chopped
• ¼ tsp stevia or 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
• 8-10 pitted dates

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, protein powder, and sugar (or stevia, honey, or maple syrup).
2. Add the liquid vanilla, applesauce, and almond butter (or peanut butter). Mix well until a homogeneous consistency is obtained.
3. Add the chia seeds, continuing to mix. You can use your hands if it's too difficult to mix with a spoon.
4. Roughly chop the pitted dates, add water and blend them lightly in a mixer, then incorporate them into the mixture.
   
5. Depending on your preference, form bars by spreading the mixture in a baking pan lined with parchment paper, or shape small balls with your hands.

Chocolate Preparation

1. Put water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
2. Take another heat-safe dish. Melt the chocolate in the bowl until it is smooth.
3. Dip the balls in the chocolate to form a chocolate shell.
4. Place the bars or balls in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to firm up.