Make Delicious Cranberry Pistachio Energy Bites (Print version)
Chewy no-bake cranberry pistachio energy bites made with dates, oats, maple syrup, and seeds.
# Ingredients:
For the bites
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1 cup (170 g) pitted Medjool dates, packed
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1 cup (90 g) old-fashioned rolled oats, certified gluten-free if needed
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1/2 cup (65 g) shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
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1/2 cup (60 g) dried cranberries, roughly chopped
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1/4 cup (64 g) creamy almond butter
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2 tablespoons maple syrup
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1 tablespoon chia seeds
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1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon fine salt
Optional finish
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2 tablespoons finely chopped pistachios for rolling
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2 tablespoons dairy-free mini chocolate chips
# Instructions:
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If the dates feel dry or firm, soak them in hot water for 5 minutes. Drain very well and pat dry before using.
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Add dates, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture forms a thick, sticky paste.
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Add rolled oats, chia seeds, and ground flaxseed. Pulse 6-8 times, just until the oats are partly broken down and the mixture pinches together.
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Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Stir in the dried cranberries and chopped pistachios by hand so the pieces stay distinct.
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Cover and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes, until the mixture is firmer and easier to roll.
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Scoop packed tablespoons and roll into 24 balls. Roll in extra chopped pistachios if using, then refrigerate until firm.
# Good to know:
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Makes about 24 bites, or 12 servings of 2 bites each.
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Best served chilled for the firmest texture.
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Use certified gluten-free oats if serving someone who avoids gluten.