Description
Cranberry Pistachio Balls are delightful energy bites made with cream cheese, dried cranberries, and pistachios, offering a perfect blend of creamy, crunchy, and sweet flavors.
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese: 8 oz
- Dried Cranberries: 1 cup
- Pistachios: 1 cup, chopped
- Powdered Sugar: 1/2 cup
- Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp
- Graham Cracker Crumbs: 1 cup
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Prepare the nuts and dried cranberries by chopping them into small pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped cranberries, and pistachios. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then mix until smooth.
- Scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Once chilled, dust the energy balls lightly with powdered sugar and store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
- Optional ingredients include chocolate chips, shredded coconut, chia seeds, or spices for added flavor.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
- Chill the energy balls to help them firm up before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Cranberry, Pistachio, Energy Balls, Snack, Healthy Treat