Cranberry and orange flavors go together really well. They brighten any treats by adding a citrusy-tart flavor-combo that make anything taste refreshing.
These energy balls are easy to make and great for on the go. I love to bring them on hikes or runs or just gobble down a couple before a workout or just as a quick on-the-go breakfast. You can store these in your freezer and keep them for a long time in there. I have had mine in there going on 2 weeks and they taste good as new still.
For this recipe, you will just need the ingredients below and a food processor. You might be able to do this recipe in a Vitamix or another high-speed blender, but I’ve always found it to be much harder to ensure the ingredients evenly incorporate together in a blender.
Cranberry Orange Energy Balls
Ingredients
1 cup medjool dates, pitted
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup oats
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 tbsp hemp seeds
2 tsp orange zest
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Directions
- Add all of your ingredients to a food processor, except for the cranberries. Process for about 4-5 minutes, or until the mixture has started to stick together when you squeeze a bit together.
- Add your cranberries and pulse for another minute until they have incorporated with the mixture.
- Form your mixture into balls. I was able to form about 13 balls.
- Store in your freezer and enjoy!