Enjoy the simplicity of these no-bake vegan Cranberry Oatmeal Energy Bites.
They are naturally sweetened, quick, and easy to make. Loaded with cashews, cranberries, and oats, they offer a healthy and delectable option for snacking or dessert.
These healthy, bite-sized treats combine just 6 simple ingredients and are perfect for an energy-boosting, nutrient-dense snack any time of the day.
Take them to parties, road trips, and hiking adventures, offer them as a thoughtful gift, or simply keep a batch handy at home for guilt-free indulgence.
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Recipe Highlights
- Dietary – vegan, whole food, oil-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, soy-free
- Whipped up in minutes
- No baking required
- 6 simple ingredients
- Naturally sweetened
- Healthy & nutritious
- Kids-friendly
- Perfect for snacking on-the-go
- Small batch recipe – easily doubled or tripled
Ingredient Notes
Here’s everything you’ll need:
- rolled oats – use certified gluten-free oats if required. Instant oats (quick oats) will also work.
- cashews – use plain raw cashews that are unsalted and have no other additives. Sub with other nuts of choice like walnuts, almonds, pecans.
- dried cranberries – you can use sweetened or unsweetened cranberries. Raisins would work as a substitute but cranberries add a lovely tartness to the bites.
- shredded coconut – I used finely shredded coconut.
- regular dates – I used regular pitted dates. They sweeten the cookies naturally and are loaded with fiber and essential minerals, like iron and calcium.
- vanilla – you can use pure vanilla extract or vanilla powder.
For the full ingredients list, measurements, and instructions, please find the recipe card below.
How to Make Cranberry Energy Bites
The full printable recipe is at the bottom of this post.
Step 1: Blend – Put all ingredients for the cranberry energy bites in a food processor. Process until all the ingredients are finely chopped and begin to stick together.
Step 2: Roll – Take about one full teaspoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball (the recipe makes about 9 small balls).
Enjoy these cranberry oatmeal energy bites for a snack or dessert any time of the day!
How to Store
Room temperature: If you’re taking the energy balls to-go, they’re okay for up to 1-2 days.
Fridge: You can store them in a sealed container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Freezer: Store in a sealed container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.
More Healthy Energy Balls to Try
If you try these Cranberry Oatmeal Energy Bites, please let me know! Leave a comment and ★★★★★ recipe rating below. I would love to see your remakes and hear what you think.
Cranberry Oatmeal Energy Bites
Ingredients
- ¼ cup (25 g) rolled oats
- ¼ cup (35 g) cashews
- ½ cup (50 g) dried cranberries
- 2 tbsp (10 g) shredded coconut
- 3 (30 g) regular dates, pitted
- ⅛ tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Put all ingredients for the cranberry energy balls in a food processor. Process until everything is well mixed.
- Take about one full teaspoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball (the recipe makes about 9 small balls). Enjoy!
Notes
- The recipe makes about 9 small energy balls. If you want a bigger batch just adjust the amount of the ingredients.
- Use gluten-free certified oats if necessary.
- You can roll each ball in shredded coconut.
Nutrition
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