Pistachio Cherry Energy Balls
These delightful Pistachio & Cherry Energy Balls are the perfect pick-me-up for busy days. Packed with natural goodness from dried cherries, dates and pistachios, they’re naturally sweet, satisfyingly chewy and full of flavour. Ideal as a healthy snack or post-workout boost, they’re easy to make and free from refined sugar. A wholesome treat you can feel good about.
Organic Dried Dates 1kg (Sussex Wholefoods)
200g Dates
Organic Sour Cherries 1kg (Sussex Wholefoods)
85g Dried Cherries
Organic Pistachios 250g (Sussex Wholefoods)
70g Pistachios + more for coating
Organic Chia Seeds 1kg (Sussex Wholefoods)
1.5 tsp Chia Seeds
Organic Pea Protein Powder 1kg (Sussex Wholefoods)
1 tbsp Protein Powder
Vanilla Paste 100ml (LittlePod)
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Desiccated Coconut 1kg (Sussex Wholefoods)
1/4 cup WEIGH desiccated coconut - for coating
Fine Pink Himalayan Salt 1kg (Sussex Wholefoods)
a pinch of Salt
Other Ingredients
- water
Method
- Soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes to soften. Drain well.
- Place dates, cherries, pistachios, chia, vanilla, protein powder and salt in a blender or food processor.
- Pulse until the mixture starts to come together into a sticky dough. It should hold when you press it between your fingers.
- Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into balls.
- Roll each ball in crushed pistachios or desiccated coconut for an extra crunch and nice look.
- Place on a parchment-lined tray and chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes to firm up.
- Transfer the chilled energy balls to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
