Description
Cherry pistachio energy balls are a nutritious and delicious snack, perfect for a quick energy boost or pre-workout fuel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried cherries, chopped
- 1 cup raw pistachios, shelled
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or any nut butter of your choice)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened, for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Chop the dried cherries and half of the pistachios.
- Mix the Base: Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl until well mixed.
- Chill the Mixture: Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Roll the Energy Balls: Roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls.
- Coat with Coconut: Roll each ball in shredded coconut.
- Arrange and Serve: Place on a platter and enjoy or store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For nut-free, substitute almond butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Use agave syrup or stevia for a lower-calorie sweetener.
- Ensure oats are certified gluten-free for a gluten-free version.
- Experiment with different dried fruits for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: energy balls, cherry, pistachio, healthy snack, no-bake