Almond Energy Balls with Cranberry, Maple and Vanilla
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Almond Energy Balls with Cranberry, Maple and Vanilla
Description
This recipe for Almond Energy Balls incorporates almond fluff butter infused with vanilla and maple, gluten-free quick-cooking oats, finely chopped dried cranberries, and chopped pecans. Toasting the pecans before mixing enhances their nuttiness, adding depth to the flavor profile. The ingredients are stirred together until they form a cohesive dough, which is then rolled into small balls.
The texture is chewy and slightly crumbly, with subtle sweet and tart notes from the cranberries balanced by the smooth vanilla maple almond butter. These energy balls require no baking and can be enjoyed immediately after preparation.
This snack is convenient for those seeking a wholesome, portable bite between meals, combining nuts, fruit, and oats in a compact form.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp pecans finely chopped
- 1/2 Cup almond fluff butter D's Naturals, vanilla maple infused
- 1/2 Cup oats not old fashioned!, gluten free, quick-cooking
- 1/4 Cup dried cranberries finely chopped, 2 Tbsp
- salt pinch
Instructions
- Optional, but recommended: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and place the pecans on a small baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes until golden brown and toasted, watching closely to make sure they don't burn.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients, adding the pecans at the end. Stir until well combined the mixture comes together into a dough.
- Roll into balls and DEVOUR!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 98mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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