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Cranberry Pistachio Protein Balls

Soft, chewy protein balls made with sweet dates, tart cranberries, crunchy pistachios, and vanilla protein powder. These Cranberry Pistachio Protein Balls are naturally sweet, nourishing, and perfect for a quick snack or healthy treat. 💚🍒
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating
Keyword clean eating dessert or snack, cranberry nut protein balls, cranberry pistachio protein balls, healthy protein ball recipe, healthy protein snack balls, healthy protein snack balls no bake
Servings 10

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dates
  • 3/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup almond butter or cashew butter
  • 1 scoop vanilla or unflavoured protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1-2 tablespoons any milk (if needed)

Optional Coating

  • Finely chopped pistachios
  • Shredded coconut
  • Extra dried cranberries

Instructions

  • If your dates are dry, soak for 10 minutes in warm water and drain.
    Add oats to a food processor and pulse until roughly broken down.
    Add dates, almond butter, protein powder, vanilla, and salt. 
    If the mixture feels too dry, add a tablespoon of milk to help it combine.
    Lastly add cranberries and pistachios and pulse a few times to combine but still keep chunks for little pops of colour and flavour.
    Scoop out into 10-12 portions (more or less) and roll into balls using your hands.
    Roll in optional coatings if desired.
    Place on a tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
    Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
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