Cranberry Almond Energy Balls
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Cranberry Almond Energy Balls
Description
The Cranberry Almond Energy Balls recipe uses whole almonds and cashews finely processed until crumbly, providing a nutty underpinning. Medjool dates and dried cranberries are incorporated for moisture and sweetness, binding the ingredients together. Vanilla and almond extracts give nuanced flavor that complements the nuts and fruit. The mixture is moistened slightly with water as needed to achieve a consistency suitable for rolling into balls. Rolling with lightly oiled hands prevents sticking, resulting in bite-sized energy balls with a chewy texture and a blend of sweet, tart, and nutty flavors. These balls make a convenient snack that can be tailored by swapping nuts.
The no-bake preparation lets you quickly create nutritious snack bites without heating or complex steps. Once rolled, the energy balls hold their shape well for easy portioning.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds
- ½ cup cashews
- 15 Medjool dates
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ¾ tsp vanilla extract pure
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- ⅛ tsp salt sea salt
- 1-2 TBSP water
Instructions
- First process the almonds cashews and in a food processor with an S-blade until the mixture resembles small crumbs.
- Next add dates, dried cranberries, vanilla, almond extract, sea salt and one tablespoon of water. Pulse/blend until the dates/cranberries have been well chopped and incorporated and the mixture begins to stick together. This will take about 5 minutes. Stop and scrape the bowl of the processor as needed.
- An extra 1-2 tablespoons of water can be added as needed (pulsing between each spoonful) to make the mixture sticky enough to roll into balls. Once ready, the mixture will sort of stick together in a large lump.
- For easy rolling, rub a drizzle of coconut oil or avocado oil onto your palms (this will prevent the mixture from sticking to you) and roll into 1 and 1/2 tablespoon balls. Enjoy!
Notes
- Various nuts such as walnuts or pecans can replace almonds and cashews for different flavors.
- If almond extract is unavailable, increase vanilla extract to 1 teaspoon for aroma.
- Add water gradually to adjust sticky texture for rolling.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16energy balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 253mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 34IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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