Name: Cherry-Cocoa-Pistachio Energy Balls
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1.5 cups dried cherries; 0.75 cup shelled salted pistachios; 0.5 cup almond butter; 3 tablespoons cocoa powder; 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cherry-Cocoa-Pistachio Energy Balls

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Minced dried cherries and pistachios make these energy balls a salty-sweet snack to satisfy all your cravings. Almond butter and cocoa add substance and chocolaty appeal. Serve any time of day as a snack or dessert, or pack them for a hike.

By Katherine Martinelli

Updated on August 7, 2020

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

32 balls

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Low-Calorie Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups dried cherries
¾ cup shelled salted pistachios
½ cup almond butter
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Combine cherries, pistachios, almond butter, cocoa powder, maple syrup and cinnamon in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped, 10 to 20 times, then process for about 1 minute, scraping down the sides as necessary, until the mixture is crumbly but can be pressed to form a cohesive ball.
With wet hands (to prevent the mixture from sticking to them), squeeze about 1 tablespoon of the mixture tightly between your hands and roll into a ball. Place in a storage container. Repeat with the remaining mixture.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

72	Calories
4g	Fat
9g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 32
Calories 72
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 9g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 7g
Added Sugars 1g	2%
Protein 2g	3%
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Vitamin A 220IU	4%
Vitamin C 2mg	2%
Folate 5mcg	1%
Sodium 27mg	1%
Calcium 23mg	2%
Iron 0mg	2%
Magnesium 19mg	5%
Potassium 99mg	2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.