Cherry Pie Energy Balls
These cherry pie energy balls are a great snack or dessert option for a picnic, especially for kids since they can just grab one and go. They also keep well and can be enjoyed as a lunchbox or after school snack.
Servings: 14 balls
Calories: 147kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup dried cherries
- ½ cup medjool dates , pitted
- 1 cup raw cashew pieces
- 1 tablespoon cashew butter (or nut butter of choice)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
- ½ cup quinoa flakes or gluten-free quick cooking oats
- ½ cup shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Place cherries in a bowl with warm water and let soak for 15 minutes.
- Drain and place cherries along with dates into the bowl of a food processor fit with a steel blade. Process until the fruit is starting to come together, about 30 seconds.
- Add cashews and process again until cashews are broken apart and evenly distributed throughout the mixture, another 30 seconds or so.
- With the processor going, add cashew butter. Continue to process until the mixture starts to come together to form a dough. Add in maple syrup if desired.
- Pulse in quinoa flakes (or oats) until dough holds its shape when pressed between your fingers.
- Taking 2 tablespoons of dough at a time, roll it into a ball between your hands. If using, roll in coconut and set on a plate. Repeat until all balls are formed.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. Keep refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 5 days.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 470IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.2mg