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Cranberry Energy Balls Recipe

These Cranberry Energy Balls are sweet, tangy, and loaded with oats, nut butter, and dried cranberries — a healthy no-bake snack perfect for meal prep, post-workout energy, or mid-day cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 20 balls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Healthy, No-Bake
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups Rolled Oats Use old-fashioned for chewy texture
  • ¾ cup Dried Cranberries Chop if large; use unsweetened if possible
  • ½ cup Natural Peanut Butter or Almond Butter Acts as binder; use natural with separated oil
  • ⅓ cup Honey or Maple Syrup Maple for vegan, honey for richer taste
  • 2 tablespoons Ground Flaxseed Adds fiber and helps bind
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Rounds out flavor
  • ¼ cup Shredded Coconut Optional; adds texture
  • 2 tablespoons Chia Seeds Optional; adds crunch
  • ¼ cup Dark Chocolate Chips Optional; adds sweetness
  • ¼ cup Chopped Almonds or Walnuts Optional; for crunch
  • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon Optional; adds warmth
  • Pinch Sea Salt Optional; enhances flavor

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl Wide bowl makes mixing easy
  • 1 Food Processor (optional) For chopping cranberries or smoother texture
  • 1 Cookie scoop Keeps balls even in size
  • 1 Parchment paper Prevents sticking during rolling and chilling
  • 1 Airtight container For storing finished balls
  • 1 pack Mini Muffin Liners Great for portioning and storing

Method
 

  1. Measure and prepare all ingredients; chop cranberries if needed.
  2. Combine oats and flaxseed in a large bowl.
  3. Warm nut butter and honey for 20–30 seconds; add vanilla.
  4. Pour wet mixture over oats; stir until sticky and well mixed.
  5. Roll 1 tablespoon portions into balls; place on parchment paper.
  6. Chill for 30 minutes until firm; store in airtight container.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.