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A bowl of cranberry energy balls with almonds scattered around.

Cranberry Energy Balls

A woman's face.Angie Zoobkoff
These sweet and nutty energy bites are quick and easy to make and loaded with plenty of nutritious ingredients (plus a little chocolate).
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bites
Calories 111 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup (70 g) pitted dates
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • 1 cup roasted almonds
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 ounces (57 g) dark chocolate chopped (⅓ cup)

Instructions
 

  • Place the dates, cranberries, and raisins in a medium bowl and cover with hot water. Let sit for 10 minutes to soften, then drain. (If your fruit is already very soft, you can skip this step.)
  • Combine the drained fruit, nuts, and a pinch of salt in the bowl of a food processor. Process until the mixture is uniformly chopped and sticks together when pinched. This should take 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the chocolate and pulse until it's finely chopped and incorporated into the mixture.
  • Roll the date mixture into golf-ball sized pieces. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

    • Get ahead--Make these before heading out on your camping trip. Store them in your cooler.
    • Keep them cool--Keep the energy bites out of direct sunlight and avoid leaving them somewhere warm as they will become sticky, messy, and difficult to handle.
    • Storage--They can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
    • Dietary--These date energy bites are suitable for gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan diets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 biteCalories: 111kcalCarbohydrates: 10.5gProtein: 2.9gFat: 7.5gCholesterol: 1mgFiber: 2.2gSugar: 7g
Keyword energy balls, energy bites, no-bake snacks
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