Description
These Cranberry Pistachio Honey Bites are nutritious and delicious no-bake energy balls packed with the natural sweetness of dried cranberries and dates, crunchy pistachios, and a hint of honey and chia seeds for added texture and health benefits. Perfect for a quick snack or on-the-go energy boost.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup raw pistachios
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
Wet Ingredients
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Place the raw pistachios, dried cranberries, and chopped dates into a food processor.
- Pulse Ingredients: Pulse the mixture just until combined, making sure to leave some large chunks of pistachio for texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the honey and chia seeds to the mixture in the food processor.
- Final Pulse: Pulse a few more times until everything is well combined and forms a sticky, cohesive mixture.
- Form Balls: Separate the mixture into 8 evenly sized balls by rolling them gently between your hands.
Notes
- Ensure dates are pitted and chopped for easier blending.
- Do not over-process; leaving pistachio chunks adds great texture.
- Store energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Feel free to substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
