Banana Cashew Balls

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(from gremlinrx7’s recipe box)

Nutrition Facts
Nutrition (per serving): 65 calories, 22 calories from fat, 2.6g total fat, 0mg cholesterol, 1.1mg sodium, 126mg potassium, 9.9g carbohydrates, 1.4g fiber, 4.9g sugar, 1.7g protein, 1.2 points.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 7 minutes
Serves 10 people

Categories: Sweet

Ingredients

  • 1 overripe banana
  • 1/4 cup raw cashews (about 1.5 ounce)
  • 1 tablespoon flax seeds, ground
  • *3 tablespoons oatmeal (regular or quick oats)
  • 2 medjool dates, pitted
  • 1/4 vanilla bean, split and scraped

Directions

  1. Cut the banana into slices about 3/4-inch thick and place them on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on 60% power for about 7 minutes, until most of the moisture has boiled out of the banana.

  2. Scrape the banana off the plate while it is still hot (makes cleanup easier) and allow to cool.

  3. Add the banana and dates, and scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into the processor. Blend into a thick paste.

  4. Moisten your hands. Scoop up the paste by heaping teaspoons and form into small balls. Place each one on a plate, not touching. Cover and keep refrigerated.

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