Garlic Cheddar Black Bean Energy Bites

Ingredients

• 1 cup, drained and rinsed canned black beans
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp sunflower seed butter
• 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Mince the garlic and let it sit in the lime juice with the salt for 5 minutes to mellow.

2. 2

   Mash the black beans in a bowl until mostly smooth with some texture remaining.

3. 3

   Stir in the shredded cheddar, sunflower seed butter, cumin, chili powder, and the garlic-lime mixture.

4. 4

   Fold in the toasted pumpkin seeds.

5. 5

   Roll the mixture into 8 small balls, place on a plate, and chill for 20 minutes before serving.

6. 6

   Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.