The no-bake energy bite love continues!
After so many of you readers ate up (ha – literally!) the recipes for classic No Bake Energy Bites and Pumpkin No Bake Energy Bites, I thought it would be fun to make a red and green “holiday” edition of the favorite with these Cranberry Pistachio Energy Bites!
Like the others, these quick and easy little balls are packed with great flavor and nutrition. But there is no baking required! You just need the quick pulse of a food processor (which I happen to be giving one away right now!), or the willingness to do some chopping and stirring to whip these up. And the final result will be delish! I loved the sweet and slightly salty combination of the fruit and nuts. And for fun, I also threw in a few white chocolate chips to brighten things up.
Feel free to play around with the recipe and include what works for you. And hopefully these can provide some extra delicious energy to make it through the holidays!
Cranberry Pistachio Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 8 ounces (about 1 packed cup) chopped dates
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 Tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1 Tablespoon ground flax seeds
- pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats (dry, not cooked)
- 1 cup shelled pistachio nuts
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the dates, honey, chia seeds, flax seeds and salt in a food processor, and pulse until smooth and combined. You should be able to stir the mixture — if it is too thick, add in another tablespoon or two of honey.
- Transfer the mixture to a large bowl, and stir in the oats, pistachios, dried cranberries, and white chocolate chips until evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Once the mixture is cool (and easier to work with), use a spoon or cookie scoop to shape it into your desired size of energy balls. (Mine were about 1-inch in diameter.) Alternately, you can line a small baking pan with parchment paper, and press the mixture evenly into the pan, let it cool, and then cut into bars.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. (Storing them in the refrigerator especially helps the energy bites hold their shape.)
Did you make this?Let me know how it turned out in the comments below!
these were the first energy bites I had ever made — wow, did I pick the right recipe to start with! I think they’re my new favorite! there’s something about the contrasting flavors of the cranberry and white chocolate that make these divine! thanks for sharing!
wow, thanks…I have lots of dietary limitations, but this recipe gives me lots of yummy options.
Love nuts and dry fruits.
I just made them. They look beautiful! I didn’t add the choc chips but am letting them set up first. If I think they need any more sweetening, I am going to drizzle choc over them but I think the dates and the honey add enough sweet hints. Thanks for the recipe!
These little bites are so beautiful! I’m pinning to make them this weekend! I can’t wait!
Looks delicious. A must try!
Looks delicious! A must try!
Is there something that can be used besides honey? I am allergic to honey.
Maple syrup or rice syrup
I’m sorry if this was already mentioned. I can see the nutritional information but am not sure how big a 1 oz. ball is. How many balls did this recipe make?
Thanks!
I’m running out now to pick up what I need for this!!
Are the cranberries sweet?
Thanks, Diane