Peanut butter, lemon rind & sesame seed balls

If you like peanut butter then you should definitely enjoy these bad boys.

You have the indulgence of the peanut butter and the freshness of the lemon.

THESE ARE YUM.

What I consider to be an ideal snack - quick and easy to make, provides protein, quality fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, fibre and, can be grabbed on the go for convenience.

Peanut butter, lemon rind & sesame seed balls

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup rolled oats

• 1 cup shredded coconut

• 3 tbsp sesame seeds

• 120g fresh pitted dates (I used Medjool)

• 150g peanut butter (I used Mayver’s - cheaper on sale)

• Rind of 1 large lemon

• 50ml lemon juice

• 2 tbsp water

METHOD

Combine oats, shredded coconut, sesame seeds and lemon rind in a large bowl. Mix well.

In a food processor, combine dates, peanut butter, lemon juice and water. Pulse well, scraping down the sides if needed.

Combine the wet and dry ingredients.

Using a large metal (or wooden) spoon, cut into the ingredients as you mix them, working towards a dough-like consistency. This will result in condensed balls that don’t crumble apart.

Take heaped tbsp amounts of the mixture and roll into balls.

Store in the refrigerator.