Vanilla Cherry Energy Balls - Easy & Healthy

There are multiple vanilla cherry energy balls pilled up on a white plate with of them cut in half to show the cherry inside. There are more chia seeds on the side as well as a few pecans.

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Vanilla Cherry Energy Balls - Easy & Healthy

These Vanilla cherry energy balls are so easy to make! Using frozen cherries makes them a healthy snack that you can enjoy all year long. The vanilla coating is packed with flavor and hides a sweet juicy cherry in the middle. And you will only need wholesome ingredients to make!

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Total Time15

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: freezer-friendly, healthy, Low in fat, No granulated sugar, Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 84kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Equipment

Food processor

Ingredients

10 medjool dates pitted and roughly chopped
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup pecans
2 tsp vanilla extract
20 frozen cherries
1-3 tbsp water optional
4 tbsp chia seeds

Instructions

Process the medjool dates, oats, pecans and vanilla extract in a food processor for few minutes until you reach a very smooth and sticky texture. Depending on your dates, you might need to add a few tbsp of water to help process the mixture.
Press about 2 tsp of the dough in the shape of a circle of about 2 inches, put a frozen cherry in the middle, and wrap the dough around the cherry. Completely cover the fruit with the dough to make sure the ball holds together, pressing the extremities on top of each other. Roll the ball in between your hands and set aside. Keep going until you used all the dough.
Then, roll the balls in chia seeds while applying a gentle pressure to make them stick to the balls. You could use a different topping, like unsweetened shredded coconut, hemps seeds or sesame seeds, if you prefer. They add a fun crunch!
Keep the raw bites in the freezer for up to 3 months. I like to eat them straight from the freezer, but you can also thaw them at room temperature for 5 minutes before enjoying.

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Notes

Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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