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Cherry Energy Balls

Nutritious and delicious energy balls made with cherries, oats, and nuts, perfect for a quick snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup pitted cherries fresh or dried
  • 1 cup rolled oats old-fashioned
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips for added sweetness

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a food processor, combine the pitted cherries, rolled oats, almond butter, honey, chia seeds, and vanilla extract. Blend until well combined.
  2. If using, add chopped nuts and dark chocolate chips to the mixture and pulse a few times to incorporate.
  3. Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Place the energy balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These energy balls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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