These cranberry almond balls are chewy and nutty, sweet and a bit savory. Whip up a batch of these no-bake energy bites to keep in the pantry for breakfast, snack time or dessert.
Ingredients
1 cup oven-roasted sliced almonds
10 pitted dates (about 2 ounces)
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup almond butter
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon almond extract, optional
Instructions
1Chop the almonds
2Place the almonds in a food processor. Pulse the almonds until finely chopped.
3Blend the batter
4Add the dates, cranberries, oats, almond butter, honey, salt and, if desired, almond extract. Pulse until the mixture is well-combined and sticky.
5Shape the energy balls
6Shape or scoop the batter into 1-1/2-inch balls. Editor's Tip: Since the balls won't be baked, they won't flatten at all, so aim for even shapes.
