If using a food processor: Combine all ingredients in the large bowl with large blade and process ofor 1-2 minutes, until well combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
1 cup oats, 6 large dates, ½ cup almond flour, ¼ cup vanilla protein powder, ⅓ cup almond butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons almond extract, ¼ cup honey or agave nectar, pinch of salt
Use a Tablespoon or cookie scoop to measure out portions and roll/shape into balls.
IIf using blender:In the blender, blend only the oats until crumbly and fine, no big pieces left. Add chopped dates and blend until well combined and no large pieces left.
Transfer mixture to a mixing bowl and add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Use a Tablespoon to measure out portions and roll/shape into balls.
Notes
Store in an airtight container:
Room temperature 3-5 days
Refrigerator up to 2 weeks
Freezer up to 3 months
If your mixture is crumbly, here a few different ways to help fix it. Pick one or a few:
Add water ½ teaspoon at a time until mixture reaches desired consistency.
Add more nut/seed butter,
Add more liquid sweetener such as honey, or agave nectar.