Cranberry-Pistachio Energy Balls

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These energy balls marry cranberries and pistachios for a festive pick-me-up to fuel a workout or enjoy as an afternoon snack. Tahini has a mild taste that doesn’t overpower the other flavors, but any nut butter, from almond butter to cashew butter, can be used in its place.

a recipe photo of the Cranberry-Pistachio Energy Balls
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Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
10
a photo of the ingredients to make the Cranberry-Pistachio Energy Balls

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup lightly salted shelled pistachios

  • 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries

  • 1/4 cup pitted dates

  • 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

  • 2 tablespoons tahini

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

Directions

  1. Add pistachios, cranberries and dates to a food processor; process until the ingredients are broken into smaller pieces, 10 to 15 seconds. Add oats, tahini, lemon juice and maple syrup. Continue processing until a thick paste forms, 40 to 60 seconds. With wet hands (to prevent the mixture from sticking to them), roll the mixture into 20 balls, about 1 tablespoon each.

    a step in making the Cranberry-Pistachio Energy Balls

    Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

To make ahead

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

EatingWell.com, December 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

134 Calories
6g Fat
18g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Serving Size 2 energy balls
Calories 134
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 10g
Added Sugars 6g 12%
Protein 3g 7%
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 0mg 3%
Folate 11µg
Vitamin K 2µg
Sodium 42mg 2%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 1mg 5%
Magnesium 24mg 6%
Potassium 164mg 3%
Zinc 1mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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