Appetizers Collection

Cranberry-Almond Energy Balls

These energy balls are the perfect make-ahead snack. Filled with cranberries, almonds, oats and dates, these energy balls come together in minutes. Maple syrup and tahini help bind everything together while adding a touch of sweetness and bitterness.

Ingredients

• ¾ cup raw whole almonds
• ½ cup sweetened dried cranberries
• ¼ cup pitted dates
• ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (see Tip)
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

Directions

Add almonds, cranberries and dates to a large food processor; process on High until the ingredients are broken into smaller pieces, 10 to 15 seconds. Add oats, tahini, lemon juice and maple syrup. Continue processing until a thick paste forms, 40 to 60 seconds. With your hands, roll the mixture into 25 balls, about 1 tablespoon per ball.