Carrot Cake Protein Snack Balls

1 1/2 cups rolled oats

4 Scoops Vanilla Life Shake

1/2 cup chopped nuts - pecans, walnuts or cashews work well

1 cup dates (pitted) *if you don't have dates, raisins can substitute

1 cup shredded carrots

2/3 cups shredded unsweetened coconut (1/3 for in recipe; 1/3 for rolling)

2 Tbsp chia seeds

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2/ tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp ginger

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp sea salt

1/8 cup honey

2 to 3 Tbsp coconut milk (as needed) can substitute milk of your choice

Soak dates in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes until they are a bit sticky, then drain off water.

In a food processor pulse oats to form a course flour. Transfer to a bowl and mix with Life Shake.

In the food processor mix dates, carrots, 1/3 cup coconut, chia seeds, spices, vanilla, salt and honey. A sticky paste will form.

Add this mixture to the oats and Life Shake mixture. Mix well. Add milk one Tbsp at a time until the dough holds together.

Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Roll into 20 to 30 balls. Roll the balls in the remaining coconut.

Chill again to set.

Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator.

Enjoy!!

Carrot Cake Protein Snack Balls