Easy No Bake Energy Balls
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Easy No Bake Energy Balls
Description
This no bake recipe combines finely chopped dried cranberries and pecans with oats, peanut butter, honey, cacao powder, and flaxseed meal to form a sticky mixture. The ingredients are processed together to bind and thicken the mix, allowing it to roll into firm balls after chilling. Optional mini chocolate chips can add texture and extra sweetness.
The flavor features natural fruit tartness from cranberries, earthiness from cacao and flaxseed, creamy nuttiness from peanut butter, plus a subtle sweetness from honey. The texture is dense and chewy, suitable for quick eating and energy replenishment. The recipe requires no baking or cooking, making preparation simple and fast.
The balls should be chilled for a couple hours before serving to firm up and hold shape well. They provide portable and wholesome snacks useful for active lifestyles or midday boosts. Ingredient substitutions include different nut butters or sweeteners according to preference.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup dried cranberries finely chopped
- ¼ cup pecans
- 1 ¼ cups old fashioned oats
- ½ cup peanut butter creamy or crunchy
- ¼ cup honey or agave syrup
- 3 coops cacao bliss
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Place cranberries and pecans in the food processor. Pulse a couple of times to break them up.
- Add remaining ingredients (except chocolate chips if using) and pulse in the food processor until it holds together and thickens.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix in chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop the mixture into 12 balls with a cookie scoop. Roll smooth and place on the prepared pan.
- Chill 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- If you don’t have a food processor, finely chop the nuts and mix all ingredients by hand to combine.
- Peanut butter consistency may vary by brand; add extra oats if the mixture is too wet to hold shape.
- Chill the balls at least 2 hours for firmness before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12energy balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 169 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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