Appetizer for 15
Pistachio Cranberry Energy Balls
$2.20for 430 minServes 15
These no-bake balls blend dates, nuts, oats, cranberries, and chocolate into sweet, cinnamon-scented bites.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 6.75 oz | $3.00Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 5 oz | $3.54Typical price |
| Oats$0.10/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Chocolate chips and baking chocolate$0.45/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.68Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.25 | ||
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 15servings as written
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$0.55 per serving$2.20 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 cup medjool date
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseeds
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup raw shelled pistachios
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
Steps
- Soak the dates in the water for 5 minutes, then drain them.
- Process the dates, oats, pistachios, cashews, flaxseeds, cranberries, chocolate chips, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until sticky.
- Roll the mixture into 15 equal balls with lightly oiled hands.
- Chill the energy balls for 10 minutes before serving.
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