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Cherry Cacao Energy Balls

These no-bake Cherry Cacao Energy Balls combine fresh pitted cherries with dates, almonds and cacao for a delicious and nutritious little morsel. (Makes 8 balls)
Course Snack
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Calories 92kcal
Author Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup pitted dates
  • ½ cup pitted cherries
  • ⅓ raw almonds
  • ⅓ cup rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoon cacao nibs
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Add dates, cherries, and almonds to a food processor and pulse until a sticky homogenous mixture is formed.
  • Add rolled oats, cacao nibs, cinnamon and salt to the food processor and pulse until mixture looks evenly distributed and well combined.
  • Use your hands to roll mixture into golf-ball sized balls. Place on a parchment lined plate. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 2balls | Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg