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Cranberry Pistachio Energy Bites
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Cranberry Pistachio Energy Bites

Cranberry Pistachio Energy Bites are red and green (Christmas-themed?) balls of energy that will keep you going through the holidays.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 15
Calories 125kcal
Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

  • 1 cup medjool dates pitted
  • 1 cup pistachio nuts
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 2 tbsp ground flax seeds
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • ¼ cup white chocolate drops

Instructions

  • Place the pistachio nuts, oats, and cranberries in a food processor and blend for 2 minutes, until it forms a coarse crumb.
    Cranberry Pistachio Energy Bites | Gimme Some Oven steps shot
  • Add the pitted dates, ground flax seeds, chia seeds, and white chocolate drops. Blend again until the mix comes together.
    Cranberry Pistachio Energy Bites | Gimme Some Oven steps shot
  • Use your hands to break off pieces about the size of a tablespoon and roll them into balls.
    Cranberry Pistachio Energy Bites | Gimme Some Oven steps shot

Notes

  • Use a cookie scoop to make uniform balls.
  • For a texture and flavor change, roll the balls in shredded coconut or, if you have any left over, crushed pistachio.
  • Chill the mixture for 20 minutes before rolling. It will make them easier to shape.

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg