These make a super lunchbox or afternoon snack, plus they are packed with protein and fibre for hungry tummies. Chocolate chips are optional. If preferred, these can be baked to form a soft cookie too, yum! 

Makes 12

Ingredients

• 50g oats (or you could use oat flour and skip the first blending part)
• 1 tin of drained and rinsed chickpeas
• 3 tbsp date syrup or maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• Small handful of vegan chocolate chips (optional)

Method
- Blend the oats to make a flour, then add to a food processor.

- Add all the ingredients into the food processor and blend until the mix is smooth.

- Spoon into a bowl. If using chocolate chips, stir into the mix.

- Pop the bowl into the fridge to chill for 1 hour. Pop the mix in the fridge for 1 hour to firm up.

- Roll into 12 balls and they're ready to be enjoyed!

If you’d like to bake these: Preheat the oven to 180C /160C (fan). Press each ball down into a small round shape on a lined baking tray. Bake for 12-15 minutes until turning golden brown. Leave to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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