Cranberry Almond Energy Balls

Last Updated on May 5, 2023 by Rachel

These Cranberry Almond Energy Balls are protein-packed little wellness balls. They have plenty of protein from the peanut butter and healthy fats from the shredded coconut and walnuts. You can enjoy them as a grab and go breakfast or as a healthy pick me up snack.

The combination of tart cranberries and nutty almonds create a flavorful no-bake snack. This recipe requires only 5 ingredients (plus some vanilla extract and salt) mixed together, as well as a bit of chill time in the fridge (optional) before you can enjoy them.

Cranberry almond energy bites also make for a great healthy snack recipe for meal prep. You can make a bunch of them and freeze them. In the morning you can grab a few and by the time you are ready to eat them, they will be thawed and ready to be enjoyed. They also make for a great pre-workout.

The best part about these energy balls (besides the fact that they are so easy to make) is that they can be customized based on what ingredients you have on hand and based on your personal preference and dietary needs. They are naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and can be made low carb as well.

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Cranberry Almond Energy Balls Ingredients

The ingredients are simple, pantry staples, but together they are truly amazing.

You will need:

• Walnuts
• Dried cranberries (unsweetened if you prefer)
• Almond flour
• Peanut butter
• Shredded coconut
• Vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Variations:

Keto/Low-carb – you can skip the cranberries for a lower carb version. You can also add sugar-free chocolate chips.

Substitutions:

Walnuts – swap the walnuts for chopped pecan nuts or chopped almonds.

Cranberries – sub the cranberries for raisins, unsweetened chocolate chips, or cacao nibs.

Peanut butter – you can use your favourite nut butter like almond butter or cashew butter.

There are so many variations for this recipe; you can add rolled oats, hemp seeds, chia seed and so on. You can make them as sweet as you want by adding a little bit of honey or maple syrup for a vegan version.

How to make the best Cranberry Almond Energy Balls:

I love that these energy balls are so easy and quick to make; just toss all your ingredients in a bowl, roll the mixture into balls and they are ready to be enjoyed.

1. First, chop your walnuts and cranberries into small pieces.
2. In a medium bowl, set all the dry ingredients, except cranberries, and stir to integrate them.
3. Add peanut butter and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
4. Finally, fold in cranberries and stir again.
5. Roll that paste into 15 balls.
6. They’re ready to be eaten! Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to a week.

How to store the Cranberry Almond Energy Balls

You can store the leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week. Or freeze them for up to 2-3 months. To freeze the energy balls, place them on a baking sheet or plate without them touching and place them in the freezer for a few hours. This will prevent them for sticking together. Once they are frozen you can store them in a freezer safe container or ziplock bag. Let them thaw in the refrigerator for a few hours before eating. Or you can pop them in the microwave for a few seconds if you are in a rush.

Tools on Amazon to Help You Make Cranberry Almond Energy Balls

• Cookie Scoop – This cookie scoop makes it super easy to scoop out the bites.
• Mixing Bowls – I love the ones with the grippy bottoms.
• Rubber Spatula – You can’t go wring with a good rubber spatula for mixing these energy bites.

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