Cranberry Pistachio Energy Bites
These Cranberry Pistachio Energy Bites are packed with nutrients, offering the perfect mix of chewy cranberries, crunchy pistachios, and a touch of honey or maple syrup for sweetness. A great on-the-go snack to fuel your day!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, chopped pistachios, dried cranberries, and chia seeds.
- Prepare Wet Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix together the almond butter (or peanut butter), honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Mix Together: Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is fully combined.
- Shape the Bites: Roll the mixture into bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Chill: Place the energy bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve and Store: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Notes
- Storage: Keep energy bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Make it Vegan: Use maple syrup instead of honey and peanut butter for a vegan-friendly version.
- Nut Alternatives: Feel free to swap pistachios with other nuts like almonds or cashews if you prefer.
- Optional Add-ins: Add some chocolate chips or coconut flakes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg