These energy balls are the perfect make-ahead snack. Filled with cranberries, almonds, oats and dates, these energy balls come together in minutes. Maple syrup and tahini help bind everything together while adding a touch of sweetness and bitterness.
Ingredients
¾ cup raw whole almonds
½ cup sweetened dried cranberries
¼ cup pitted dates
¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (see Tip)
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
Directions
Instructions Checklist
Step 1
To make ahead Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.Tip People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should use oats that are labeled "gluten-free," as oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat and barley.Nutrition Facts Serving Size: about 3 ballsPer Serving: 170 calories; protein 4g; carbohydrates 22g; dietary fiber 4g; sugars 12g; added sugar 8g; fat 8g; saturated fat 1g; mono fat 1g; poly fat 1g; vitamin a iu 7IU; vitamin c 2mg; folate 4mg; vitamin k 1mg; sodium 2mg; calcium 45mg; iron 1mg; magnesium 12mg; phosphorus 59mg; potassium 92mg; omega 6 fatty acid 1g; selenium 1mcg.