Description
These Cranberry Pistachio Honey Bites are nutritious and delicious energy balls packed with the natural sweetness of dried cranberries and dates, crunchy pistachios, and boosted with chia seeds and honey for added energy and flavor. Perfect as a healthy on-the-go snack or a quick bite to fuel your day.
Ingredients
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Energy Balls Ingredients
- ½ cup raw pistachios
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Place the raw pistachios, dried cranberries, and chopped dates into a food processor. Pulse just until the ingredients are combined but still have some texture, leaving large chunks of pistachio for crunch.
- Add Honey and Chia Seeds: Add 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of chia seeds to the mixture. Pulse a few more times until everything is well incorporated and sticky enough to hold together.
- Form into Balls: Using your hands or a small scoop, divide the mixture into 8 evenly sized portions and roll each into a ball. Place them on a plate or storage container.
Notes
- Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- You can substitute pistachios with almonds or walnuts based on your preference.
- If the mixture is too dry to form balls, add a teaspoon of water or more honey.
- These bites are great pre- or post-workout snacks due to their balanced natural sugars and protein content.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball (approx. 15g)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
