Maple Walnut Energy Balls

Maple Walnut Energy Balls

from Ellen's kitchen, with thanks to Costco

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups walnuts, divided
• 1 cup old fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup medjool dates, pitted (about 7 dates)
• 3 tbs maple syrup
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp salt

Add:

• 2 cups walnuts, oats, dates, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt to food processor.  Blend until smooth and dough forms together, about 1-2 minutes.

Finely:

• dice remaining walnuts and add to a plate.

Form:

• dough into balls and roll each ball in diced walnuts to coat.  Store in airtight container in fridge for week, or in freezer for up to 3 months.