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Cranberry White Chocolate Energy Balls are the perfect make-ahead breakfast, snack, or healthy treat! They’re gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar free. Plus, they basically taste like heavenly little bites of cookie dough!
Why You’ll Love Cranberry White Chocolate Energy Balls:
- No Bake Treat — The only kitchenware you need to make these delicious protein balls is a food processor! Just gather some basic ingredients, and get mixing — no baking required here!
- Great For On-The-Go Snacking — Whether you need a healthier snack for road trips or a post-workout energy boost, these protein bites are the perfect grab-and-go fuel!
- Naturally Energizing — Packed with rolled oats, nut butter, and cranberries, these protein balls provide a natural energy boost without the crash of store-bought and processed snacks.
- Customizable — You can easily adjust and customize these energy bites to fit your tastes. Try swapping the maple syrup with honey or adding in nuts for crunch!
Ingredient Overview:
As always, the full recipe with measurements & directions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. Use the table of contents (back at the top, below the first image, to navigate).
- Oats — Oats add great chewy texture to these bites. Make sure you check they are gluten-free, and go for old-fashioned whole rolled oats!
- Mini Chocolate Chips — White chocolate is my fave for this recipe, but you can totally swap them out for dark or milk chocolate chips if you prefer!
- Dried cranberries — Go for dried cranberries without added sugar if you’re looking to cut down on that extra sugar.
- Natural Sweeteners — Honey or maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness, and pure maple syrup is the perfect vegan option!
Recipe Variations:
- Nut Butter – I used almond butter here but you can use peanut butter too! I would go for a traditional one over a natural one, but you can use creamy peanut butter or crunchy! Feel free to use another nut butter like cashew butter, or use sunflower seed butter for a nut allergy.
- Extras – Add 1-2 tablespoons of chia seeds for some extra healthy fats, or ground flax seeds for extra fiber.
- Chocolate – Feel free to use milk or dark chocolate chips, or swap the cranberries for dried cherries.
How to Make Cranberry White Chocolate Energy Bites:
Step 1: Make The Dough. Add oats to food processor and pulse until broken down. You just made oat flour! Add shredded coconut and pulse a few times to incorporate.
Step 2: Prep The Butters. Measure the almond & coconut butters into separate microwave-safe bowls and microwave for about 20-30 seconds to melt/soften. Add to the food processor and pulse until a dough forms.
Step 3: Blend Ingredients Together. Add the salt, vanilla, and honey and pulse until incorporated. Taste, and add more honey if the dough isn’t sticky enough to form into balls. Stir in the cranberries + white chocolate chips, or pulse them in if you don’t mind them getting chopped up a bit.
Step 4: Shape The Bites. Form into balls! Use clean, slightly damp hands or a mini cookie scoop.
Serving + Storing:
Enjoy immediately! Store the no bake energy bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
FAQs:
Yes! You can totally freeze these energy bites in an airtight container or sealed bag to prevent freezer burn. They’ll stay fresh in the freezer for up to 2 months!
I think these could work with almond flour, but I haven’t tested it myself! The good news is a recipe like this is very forgiving, so if you use almond flour and they seem a bit dry, simply add a splash more nut butter, sweetener, or even a bit of water to help the mixture come together.
More Healthy Snacks to Love:
- Healthy (Ish) Chocolate Granola
- Healthy Cookie Dough Power Balls
- The Best Gluten-Free Maple Granola
- Healthy Banana Chocolate Oat Muffins
- Bakery-Style Monster Cookies
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Cranberry White Chocolate Energy BItes
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cup oats, use certified GF if needed
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup coconut butter
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 cup honey, or maple syrup, if vegan
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries , craisins
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Make the Dough: Add oats to food processor and pulse until broken down (see photo below). Add shredded coconut and pulse a few times to incorporate.
- Measure the almond butter + coconut butter into separate microwave-safe bowls and microwave for about 20-30 seconds to melt/soften. Add to the food processor and pulse until a dough forms.
- Add the salt, vanilla, and honey and pulse until incorporated. Taste, and add more honey if the dough isn't sticky enough to form into balls.
- Stir in the cranberries + white chocolate chips, or pulse them in if you don't mind them getting chopped up a bit.
- Shape the Bites: Form into balls! Use clean, slightly damp hands to shape the cranberry white chocolate chip dough into an energy bite that's about the size of a ping pong ball.
- Serve + Store: Enjoy immediately. Store energy bites in airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Just made these and they’re perfect little snacks to have around whenever we need a little something.
Thanks so much, Paula!