Cranberry Coconut Energy Balls
These Cranberry Coconut Energy Balls are chewy, naturally sweet, and full of healthy ingredients like oats, nuts, and dried cranberries. Perfect for meal prep, they’re an easy grab-and-go snack that’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and naturally sweetened!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12–15 energy balls 1x
- Category: Snack, Breakfast
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Healthy, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup dried cranberries (unsweetened, if preferred)
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (+ extra for rolling)
- ½ cup almonds or cashews (chopped)
- â…“ cup honey or maple syrup
- â…“ cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional, for extra nutrition)
Instructions
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, dried cranberries, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, cinnamon, and chia seeds (if using).
- Add wet ingredients: Stir in honey (or maple syrup), almond butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is well combined and forms a sticky dough.
- Roll into balls: Scoop out 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into bite-sized balls. If too dry, add a little more nut butter or honey.
- Coat with coconut (optional): Roll the balls in extra shredded coconut for added texture.
- Chill and enjoy: Place in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes to firm up. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Swap almond butter for peanut butter or sunflower butter for a nut-free option.
- Add mini chocolate chips for a touch of indulgence!
- These are great for meal prep—double the batch and store extras in the freezer.
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