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:
3⁄4 cup raw whole almonds
1⁄2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1⁄4 cup pitted dates
3⁄4 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.
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks (or) freeze.
TIP:
People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should use oats that are labeled "gluten-free," as oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat and barley.
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