Appetizer for 19
Cranberry Orange Energy Bites
Dates, cranberries, almonds, and protein powder blend with orange zest into soft, chilled energy bites.
$1.05for 4 servings
$0.26 per serving$1.05 for 4
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- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 19servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 10 oz | $4.50Typical price |
| Oranges$1.49/lb typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.99 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups dates
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup vanilla whey protein powder
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
- 1 1/2 tsp orange zest (optional)
- 2 tsp coconut oil
Steps
- Warm the coconut oil until liquid, then cool it briefly.
- Pulse the dates, cranberries, protein powder, almonds, and orange zest in a food processor until crumbly.
- Add the coconut oil and pulse until the mixture sticks together.
- Roll the mixture into 19 small balls.
- Chill the bites for 30 minutes before eating.
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