Ingredients
✓ 1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
✓ 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
✓ 1/3 cup raw almonds, finely chopped
✓ 2 tablespoons chia seeds
✓ 1 cup rolled oats (use certified gluten-free oats if required)
✓ 1/2 cup creamy almond butter
✓ 1/4 cup honey or pure maple syrup
✓ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
✓ Pinch sea salt
Instructions
✓ Chop dried cherries and cranberries; set aside.
✓ Measure 1 cup of rolled oats.
✓ Combine chopped fruits and oats in a mixing bowl.
✓ Add almond butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract; mix well.
✓ Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt and stir gently.
✓ Roll mixture into small balls using your hands.
✓ Chill energy balls on parchment paper-lined plate for 30 minutes.
✓ Serve chilled or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing; use fine chopping to achieve consistent texture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 15