Peanut Butter/Nut Balls

This is a fast and easy, uncooked snack that will satisfy your post workout, protein needs or your between meal snack craving.  I keep them in a sealed glass container in the refrigerator and our children help themselves!   Each bite sized ball gives you about 3 g of protein for about 50 calories.
When choosing a nut butter, always look at the ingredient list.  If it contains anything but ground nuts and maybe a pinch of salt then do not buy it.

1/4 c crunchy Peanut Butter, or nut butter of your choice
1/4 c plus 3 Tbs dried Dates
2 Tbs (about 10) raw almonds, or nut of your choice
pinch of salt
dash of vanilla extract

Throw all ingredients into your food processor and finely chop.  Roll into bite sized balls and store in the refrigerator in a sealed container.