Description
Cranberry Pistachio Energy Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack that combines the tartness of dried cranberries with the rich, buttery crunch of pistachios. They are easy to make, no-bake, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Dried Cranberries: 1 cup, chopped
- Pistachios: 1 cup, finely chopped
- Cream Cheese: 8 oz, softened
- Powdered Sugar: 1 cup, plus extra for dusting
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Graham Cracker Crumbs: 1 cup
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Prepare the base mixture by blending cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Incorporate the chopped cranberries and pistachios into the cream cheese mixture.
- Form the mixture into balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the energy balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Customize the ingredients to suit your taste, such as using different nuts or adding spices.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For longer storage, freeze the energy balls for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Cranberry, Pistachio, Energy Balls, Snack, No-bake