Pistachio and Cranberry Energy Bites {Paleo + Vegan + Gluten Free}

Need a sweet, yet healthy pick-me-up? Make these Cranberry and Pistachio Paleo Energy Balls! All you need are three ingredients to make this easy vegan snack! 

After my granola energy bites and my banana bread energy bites, it’s time for another healthy snack attack but this time, a fall and winter edition with pistachio and cranberries paleo energy balls!

To me, cranberries just scream holidays, and pistachios just go so well with them! Ever tried my cranberry and pistachio rice? A side dish must for the holidays!

These paleo energy balls are made with only three ingredients:

• Medjool dates as a base,
• pistachios,
• and dried cranberries.

And that is IT! I love me some super easy snack recipes!

For making these paleo energy balls, you practically dump the ingredients in the food processor, roll them into balls, chill them in the fridge and BAM you’re done.

Enjoy! 🙂

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Pistachio and Cranberry Energy Bites {Paleo + Vegan}

Need a sweet, yet healthy pick-me-up? Make these cranberry and pistachio energy balls! All you need are three ingredients to make this easy paleo and vegan snack! 

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword energy balls, paleo, vegan

Prep Time 15 minutes

Chilling time 1 hour

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 18 balls

Calories 132 kcal

Author Marie

Ingredients

• 2 cups shelled pistachios divided
• 12 large Medjool dates (about 6 1/2 oz / 200 g)
• 1/2 cup dried unsweetened cranberries

Instructions

1. In your food processor, process 1 cup of pistachios until finely chopped (but not powdered). Remove from the bowl and set aside.

2. Process 1 cup of pistachios until finely chopped, then add the Medjool dates and the cranberries and process until well combined.

3. Add about 2 teaspoons hot water and process until mixture comes together and forms a ball.
4. With damp hands, roll 2 level teaspoons of mixture into balls. You should get about 18-20.
5. Roll balls in reserved pistachios to coat pressed a little to make sure they stick. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for one hour before serving.

Recipe Notes

Adapted from The Australian Women's Weekly

Nutrition Facts

Pistachio and Cranberry Energy Bites {Paleo + Vegan}

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 132 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6g 9%

Sodium 1mg 0%

Potassium 248mg 7%

Total Carbohydrates 18g 6%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 13g

Protein 3g 6%

Vitamin A 1.2%

Vitamin C 0.5%

Calcium 2.5%

Iron 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.