Pecan Protein Balls

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup vegan protein powder

1/4 cup chopped nuts

1/4 cup pecan butter

1 Tablespoon water (if needed)

1 teaspoon cinnamon

½ teaspoon flaky sea salt

INSTRUCTIONS:

Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly..

Roll the mixture (with your hands) into 1 tbsp sized balls. It should make about 8. If the dough is too crumbly add a few drops of water.

Eat right away or store in an airtight container at room temp for 3-4 days. For longer storage, store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 week or in the freezer for 2-3 months

PECAN BUTTER

2 cups pecans

Roast in air fryer for 5 minutes at 300°F or roast in a dry skillet for 4-8 minutes until fragrant.

Let pecans cool.

Once cooled, blend pecans in a food processor or high powered blender. Stop to scrape the side often and don't let the pecans get too warm. If they get too warm the oil will separate from there butter. This will take several minutes and the pecans will look dry and crumbly at first.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

You could add salt and/or cinnamon to this if not using to make pecan protein balls.

Makes 3/4 cup (6 oz).