Description
Cranberry pistachio energy bites pack a powerful punch of nutrition and flavor, blending wholesome ingredients into a delightful snack. Portable and perfect for quick boosts, these no-bake treats offer a satisfying balance of sweet and nutty goodness that energizes you throughout the day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) rolled oats
- 1/2 cup (75 g) pistachios, chopped
- 1/4 cup (40 g) dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) almond butter or peanut butter
Binding Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chia seeds
Flavor and Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and equipment, ensuring a clean, spacious workspace for mixing and preparing the energy bites.
- Pulverize the oats into a fine texture using a food processor or blender to create a smoother base for the energy bites.
- Finely chop the pistachios and dried cranberries to distribute their flavors and textures evenly throughout the mixture.
- Whisk the almond butter, honey, vanilla extract, and salt in a separate bowl until the wet ingredients form a cohesive, glossy blend.
- Gradually incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring methodically to ensure complete and uniform integration of all components.
- Use clean hands to gently knead the mixture, allowing the ingredients to bind and create a consistent, moldable texture.
- Delicately shape the mixture into compact, uniform spheres approximately one inch in diameter, applying gentle pressure to maintain their structural integrity.
- Arrange the formed energy bites on a parchment-lined tray, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- Transfer the tray to the refrigerator and allow the bites to chill and solidify for a minimum of 30 minutes, which helps enhance their texture and flavor melding.
- Once chilled, transfer the energy bites to an airtight container, layering them with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Refrigerate the container, where the energy bites will remain fresh and delectable for up to one week.
Notes
- Toast nuts lightly beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and create a deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Adjust sweetness by using alternative liquid sweeteners like agave or date syrup for different dietary preferences.
- Use gluten-free oats if preparing for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals to make the recipe fully gluten-free.
- Add protein powder for extra nutritional boost, especially beneficial for athletes or those seeking increased protein intake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg