Description
Cranberry coconut energy balls provide a delightful blend of wholesome ingredients, packed with natural sweetness and nutritious goodness. Quick to prepare and perfect for snacking, these bite-sized treats will energize and satisfy hungry moments throughout your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) rolled oats
- ½ cup (75 g) dried cranberries (unsweetened, if preferred)
- ½ cup (40 g) unsweetened shredded coconut (+ extra for rolling)
- ½ cup (60 g) almonds or cashews (chopped)
Binding Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) honey or maple syrup
- ⅓ cup (80 g) almond butter or peanut butter
Flavor and Nutrition Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional, for extra nutrition)
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious mixing vessel and amalgamate the dry components, including hearty oats, tangy dried cranberries, silky shredded coconut, crunchy chopped nuts, warming cinnamon, and nutrient-packed chia seeds.
- Introduce viscous binding agents like golden honey or rich maple syrup, creamy almond butter, and fragrant vanilla extract to the dry mixture, stirring methodically until a cohesive, slightly tacky texture emerges.
- Utilize a tablespoon measure to portion the mixture, then gently compress and shape into compact, uniform spheres with smooth, rounded surfaces.
- If the mixture seems crumbly, incrementally incorporate additional nut butter or liquid sweetener to enhance structural integrity and moldability.
- For enhanced visual appeal and textural contrast, delicately roll each energy sphere through a shallow bed of reserved shredded coconut, ensuring an elegant, even coating.
- Transfer the freshly crafted orbs onto a chilled surface or storage container, then allow them to rest and solidify within the refrigerator’s cool embrace for approximately 20-30 minutes.
- Once set, these nutrient-dense morsels can be stored securely in an airtight container within the refrigerator for up to seven days, or preserved in the freezer for extended enjoyment.
Notes
- Swap honey with agave nectar or maple syrup for a vegan-friendly version that maintains the same sweet, sticky consistency.
- Add extra protein by incorporating a scoop of plant-based protein powder directly into the mixture for a post-workout boost.
- Keep the texture perfectly moist by adding nut butter gradually – start with less and increase as needed to prevent overly wet or crumbly balls.
- Experiment with different nuts like almonds, walnuts, or pecans to create unique flavor profiles and add nutritional variety to the energy balls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Breakfast
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg