5 from 6 votes
Cranberry Orange Energy Bites
These energy bites are made from dates, dried cranberries and orange zest for a SUPER simple, high protein, healthy snack to boost your energy!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
19
Calories:
60 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups dates roughly chopped, 240 grams
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries 70 grams
- 1/4 cup whey vanilla protein powder plus additional for rolling grass-fed for paleo option
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds plus 2 tablespoons
- 1 orange zest plus 1 1/2 teaspoon
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil melted
Instructions
- Place the chopped dates and the craisins into a food process and process until broken down and crumbly.
- Add in the 1/4 cup of protein powder, almond and orange zest. Process until well combined.
- With the blender running, slowly stream in the melted coconut oil and process until the mixture comes together into a sticky ball. Depending on the strength of your food processor, this could take a few minutes.
- Pour some vanilla protein powder onto a shallow plate. Roll the date mixture into 1 tablespoon sized balls (or bigger if you want) and roll around in the protein powder, gently shaking off to eliminate any excess.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to use. **
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Notes
- *I liked the recipe with 1 ½ tsp Orange zest, as I love a bright, orangey flavour. My husband thought it was a little too bold, and preferred them with only 1 tsp. So start with 1 tsp and then blend in more if needed.** The coconut oil will slightly harden in the refrigerator, so leave the balls at room temperature for a few minutes before eating if you want them soft.
Nutrition Information
Calories
60kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
95mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
4IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 19 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 60
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 60kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.